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Police: large graduation-party call drew about 100 juveniles; businesses temporarily closed, no major incidents
Summary
Chief Millie said officers responded to a large graduation party, shut it down after repeated complaints, called mutual aid and requested nearby businesses temporarily lock doors; reports of a fight were unsubstantiated and no major incidents were reported.
Chief Millie told the council that police responded the previous Saturday evening to repeated noise complaints at a backyard graduation party that swelled to roughly 100 juveniles who spilled into nearby streets and businesses.
Officers initially asked the homeowner to turn down the music; after multiple complaints and a supervisor response the party was ordered shut down. Chief Millie said officers requested several businesses — including local restaurants and shops — lock doors as an abundance-of-caution measure while officers worked to disperse the crowd and coordinate rides for juveniles.
"We had approximately 100 kids that poured out of this party and into the neighborhood," Chief Millie said, adding that mutual aid from neighboring departments helped officers corral groups until ride-share vehicles could transport people home. Reports of a fight were unsubstantiated on follow-up, the chief said.
Council members supported the response and noted the city's crowd-management approach, explaining that temporarily closing businesses is sometimes necessary to manage large gatherings and reduce safety risks. The department said it will continue to monitor and apply no-loitering enforcement where appropriate.
