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Huntersville officials, residents press for sustained enforcement after large juvenile gatherings at Birkdale Village
Summary
After large weekend gatherings of teenagers at Birkdale Village, police told the Town Board they will resume off‑duty officer coverage and are working with property managers; several residents urged stronger, ongoing enforcement and community supports for youth.
Chief Ryan Vaughn told the Huntersville Town Board on Feb. 17 that police will work with Birkdale Village management to increase off‑duty officer coverage after a large Saturday night gathering that drew hundreds of teenagers.
"We charged around 50 people during that [directed enforcement] period," Vaughn said, describing patrols the department ran in November and December and the decision to pause extra patrols when the crowds subsided. He said officers who were on site after the most recent call arrived within minutes, found no reported assaults, and saw the crowd disperse within…
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