Sheriff Sets Up Shop To 'Restore Astor'

    “We take their concerns seriously, and we are responding.”
   Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell this week announced his office will have an increased presence in the Astor area after a recent community meeting raised concerns over illicit activity in the riverfront community. Grinnell hosted a town hall meeting in Astor recently, and a reported 200 area residents turned out to air their concerns.
   In response, the the Lake County Sheriff's Office will have an increased presence in the town targeting criminal activity and traffic violations along SR 40. The sheriff's office will have its mobile command center set up and staffed to receive tips and information from community members around the clock. The command center is located at the corner of SR 40 and River Road. Residents are encouraged to speak up if they see any suspicious activity or suspicious persons.
   Information may also be provided to Central Florida CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS, where callers could be eligible for a cash reward.
     “I met with members of this community last week and they voiced some valid concerns about the quality of life in Astor. I want them to know that I was listening,” Grinnell said of the new operation.