UNION CITY AND BEYOND — In response to recent area machete attacks, Union City Mayor Brian Stack and Police Chief Charles Everett sent out a letter last Friday urging shop owners to stop selling machetes “that may be used in acts of violence or in a threatening manner.” Use of machetes, the letter said, does not serve a practical purpose in urban Union City and poses a threat to the public safety of the community.
“We would never suggest to a local store how to conduct their business unless it was for purposes of public safety…as you may know, there have been a few incidents that have involved…aggression with machetes,” the letter stated.
The letter added, “We thank you for your consideration in our appeal and hope that you understand our desire to curb violence in our neighborhoods.”
More information was not immediately available, but will be added here when released.
Union City to shop owners: PLEASE STOP SELLING MACHETES!
