Sean C. Morgan
Of The New Era
Sweet Home’s serious crime rate increased in 2004 while those in Lebanon and Albany decreased, according to the 2004 FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
The FBI report, which tracks crime rates in communities throughout the United States, was released at the end of October.
Serious crimes include murder, non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and theft, motor vehicle theft and arson.
Sweet Home’s crime rate increased…