The Cold Spring-Richmond Police department saw a slight increase in calls and recorded traffic stops last year. The department responded to 5,189 calls for service or self-created incidents last year compared to 4,099 in 2013.
Authorities say they have found 16 pounds of cocaine hidden in a wooden pallet. Cold Spring Police were contacted by a local business that had discovered the drugs. The employees noticed the narcotics when the pallet was accidentally damaged during handling.