Neighborhood digest: Jan. 27

Neighbors renew call for police substation

MARYLAND CITY -- Following a recent west county crime wave, area residents are repeating their calls for a police substation in west county.

Forty-five Maryland City and Russett residents turned out to the Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department Tuesday to talk about at least four break-ins this month and 15 vehicle thefts in 15 days.

"We were promised a substation when I moved in," said John West, who moved to Maryland City 43 years ago. "I think people around here would feel better if they had policemen around more often as a deterrent to crime."

Lt. David Waltemeyer, a...