BLACK MOUNTAIN – Both violent and property crimes decreased in Black Mountain in 2024, according to Police Chief Steve Parker.Parker provided Black Mountain News with data from 2024 Feb. 6.In 2023, there were five violent crimes. In 2024, that number reduced to four, a 20% reduction. Parker said that the violent crimes going down is “a big deal.”Property crimes also decreased, going from 116 in 2023 to 95 in 2024.Despite the decrease in violent and property crimes, the calls for service for the Black Mountain Police Department increased from 18,127...