Jasper Police: Follow fireworks ordinance and help us catch those who don't

(From the Jasper Police Department)

It's that time of year again.

The Jasper Police Department wants to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July weekend, and would also like to remind everyone that we have issued extra ticket books to officers for 4th of July weekend, particularly for those who decide to not honor the Jasper Fireworks ordinances. 

So, with that said, please follow the fireworks ordinances. If anyone see's a person(s) breaking the fireworks law, we encourage you to snap a picture if possible of the violator(s), try and identify the violator(s), and text them to Chief Chadwick @ 417-483-6261. 

If an officer is not on, citations will be issued as soon as the next officer is on duty, even if JCSO is called out for a peace disturbance call involving fireworks. 

JCSO has a lot of other, more important things to be dealing with than this. Unfortunately, we do not provide 24/7 coverage, so we will be counting on citizens to help us with violators when we're not on duty. We will have as much coverage as possible this weekend. So please, respect your neighbors, your town, your police and sheriff's department and pocket books by obeying the city ordinances and laws.

Thank you, and have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend.