LFP Police Blotter: 4th of July Parade Blocks Beach Drive

July 2

PEDDLING: A young man was selling books door-to-door without a permit in the 20400 block of 55^th Place N.E.

July 4

HAZARD: About 200 people were completely blocking an intersection and the 16500 block of Beach Drive. They told police it was an annual parade with a 10-year history. There were no warning signs or any sort of traffic control to alert motorists and no one seemed to know who was in charge or who the organizer was. The responding officer asked if anyone had sought or obtained a permit and pointed out the obvious safety and liability issues. The officer made a public address announcement to clear the traffic way. Most complied as the parade was near an end.

FIREWORKS: A man reported that his neighbor in the 16700 block of 37^th Ave. N.E. was lighting off fireworks. The neighbor admitted he lit fireworks and said he was leaving for the night and there would be no more fireworks from the home.

July 6

BURGLARY: A burglary occurred in the 5000 block of N.E. 180^th St.

July 7

PARTY: A loud party featuring a mariachi band was reported at a home in the 18000 block of 35^th Ave. N.E.  The residents and partygoers were reminded of the noise ordinance and brought the party inside.

July 8

LOUD MUSIC: Loud music was reported at home in the 54000 block of N.E. 197^th Place. Kids were watching TV on the lawn and a vehicle was playing music. Police advised the residents of the noise ordinance and the residents said they would bring it inside.