Police to Crackdown on Hamilton Party-Goers this Weekend
Published September 20, 2019 at 8:33 pm
Every party has a pooper, am I right? Well this weekend, Westdale party-goers can certainly count on a few.
Every party has a pooper, am I right? Well this weekend, Westdale party-goers can certainly count on a few.
Hamilton Police are planning an increased presence in the neighbourhood as they say they have gotten wind of plans for an unsanctioned party.
They hope the increased police presence will discourage disruptive partyers.
Hamilton Police are aware of an unsanctioned event this weekend in the Westdale area & will have an increased presence in the neighbourhood. @McMasterU & police have been visiting residences to remind students to respect their #HamOnt community. Read more: https://t.co/xHgBvVCdis
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) September 20, 2019
The police say they will be enacting a zero-tolerance approach to large parties and open alcohol on the streets and they have, in collaboration with McMaster University, been visiting residences to remind students to ‘respect their neighbourhood and community.’
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Police are encouraging people in the neighbourhood to reach out in the event of disruptive behaviour caused by excessive partying.
For police emergencies, call 911. Any non-emergencies can be reported at 905-549-4925.
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