Georgetown — During the day, East Bay Park is a tranquil, family-oriented place where kids play, runners work up a sweat and fishermen launch their boats.

But, after the sun goes down, it’s a place, at times, where drugs are sold, residents are sometimes attacked and other illegal actions occur.

Those are the complaints Georgetown City Councilman Paige Sawyer said he has been receiving from people who live in the East Bay Park area, which is why he has  helped organize  a special meeting to start to address the issue.

Sawyer said he has heard that speeding around the park is also a problem residents want looked into by police.

According to Georgetown police records, there were 22 reported crimes at East Bay Park in the year ending this past September.

The most repetitive crime was automobile break ins, followed by damage to property.

Other crimes reported include armed robbery, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct and possession of stolen property.

After hearing the concerns, Sawyer said he spoke with Police Chief Paul Gardner and they decided it would be best to set up a community meeting for residents to express their feelings.

Sawyer said most of the crime at East Bay Park takes place after dark in the summer, so he is hoping preventative steps will be in place before the return of summer.

“I am hoping there can be more of a police presence so we can make that area as safe as possible,” Sawyer said.

The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Georgetown Police Department on Highmarket Street.

By Scott Harper

sharper@gtowntimes.com