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Residents petition over increased citations

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PAINT ROCK, AL (WAFF) -

City officials in Paint Rock were excited about their new police department, but some residents who live in the area were not.

Since the Paint Rock Police Force began over the Memorial Day weekend, more than a hundred tickets have been written.

Some residents along Highway 65 started a petition asking the city to stay out of the Valley area. They said Troopers adequately patrol the area.

"Trying to catch good people out of this valley and carry our money to Paint Rock," said resident Roger James.

"We do not want to be a speed trap," said Paint Rock City Council member Peggy O'Neal. "We want to have people to slow down."

City officials said the department has made four arrests including a drug arrest.

Jones said he plans to take his petition to the city and the county.

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