By KAREN VELIE Despite double fines for large gatherings and alcohol related offenses, thousands of people gathered near Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo
Despite double fines for large gatherings and alcohol related offenses, thousands of people gathered near Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo during St. Patrick’s Day weekend.St. Patrick’s Day safety enhancement zone began at 12:01 a.m. on March 15 and ended at 7 a.m. on March 18. During that time, fines for noise violation, unruly gathering, open container and public urination were doubled.
The safety enhancement zone was in effect for the two previous weekends, though the majority of illegal activity and enforcement action took place on the third weekend. Officers also charged revelers for drunk in public, minor in possession of alcohol, DUI and climbing utility poles.During the weekend, there was widespread property damage and vandalism in the neighborhoods. Investigators are asking anyone whose property was damaged during the large gathering in the neighborhood adjacent to campus to inform police at 781-7312.
City officials provided arrest and citation records to Cal Poly Student Affairs, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, which is tasked with holding students accountable for off-campus criminal behavior.The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not.
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