Boardman police have a plan for Glen residents

Extra police visibility and teaching residents to protect themselves from crime are some of the ways the township plans to address concerns of increased crime voiced by residents of the Glen.

Police Chief Jack Nichols issued a list of activities planned by police and the township to address concerns of all township residents.

“If we have people in the Glen who are concerned and afraid to leave their houses, we have to address that,” Nichols said.

At a trustees meeting last week, about 40 residents of the Forest Glen and Newport Glen historic areas expressed worries about increased crime and other problems in the neighborhood of upscale homes near the township’s north end.

One incident involved a couple walking their dogs being approached by a group of four youths and one pulling a gun.

“We’re trying to establish an overall strategy for the township as we come into the summer months,” said Administrator Jason Loree. “We want to make sure we don’t let things get out of hand.”