The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 23, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 November 1990 — Page 15

COUNTY UNDER SEIGE! COMMITTEE Maggie Prickett COMMITTEE Honorary Chairman J ? ck Ke,, y Treasurer Bob Nelson Al . Chairman Manager Alice Aldridge Secretary Dear Friends of St. Joseph County, St. Joseph County is facing a crisis! It is a crisis which threatens our safety and the safety of our families, friends and loved ones. Did you know that . . ■ St. Joseph County has more crime than Gary-Hammond, Ft Wayne, or Indianapolis per 100,000 people; ■ Addicts are openly buying drugs on the streets of St. Joseph County; ■ That St. Joseph County has one of the highest unsolved murder rates In the State of Indiana, for example five people in Lakeville; ■ Incidents of forcible rape in St. Joseph County is higher than in Gary-Hammond, Ft. Wayne or Indianapolis per 100,000 people; and, ■ The number of robberies and burglaries is one of the highest in the state? These crimes are being committed throughout our county ... in every city, town and subdivision. Virtually everyone in our county has been a victim of crime or has a family member or friend who has been victimized by the criminal element. St. Joseph County is a COUNTY UNDER SEIGE! It is time for a change . . . time to take control of our community from the criminals and insure our safety .. . time to elect a sheriff who has proven administrative and law enforcement knowledge, Bob Radde is running for Sheriff of St. Joseph County. The experience Bob Radde will bring to that office includes: a 6 Pl MH MUM ■ 32 Years as an F. 8.1. agent ■ Holds a degree from the F. 8.1. academy ■ Has an Associate and Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Public Affaire Degree ■ Owner of a successful Investigative agency Bob Radde s experience has been gained on the streets, fighting crime, not sitting behind a desk changing from one county job to another. Bob Radde wants to be your next sheriff. Please don’t ignore this opportunity to help Bob Radde make our neighborhoods safe for our children, our grandchildren and all those whom you care about. Attorney General Linley Pearson said of Bob Radde, "What a great opportunity for St. Joseph County to elect a man with such a vast amount of law enforcement experience!" VOTE 808 BADDE A fit FOR SHERIFF •W th SW* Gamnunat

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