With students moving into the University District in Kingston, it has created large gatherings, leading to hostile environments, which City ByLaw Enforcement and Kingston Police are not pleased about.
ByLaw Enforcement reported several nuisance parties were attended to with several hundred dollars in fines being handed out.
Kingston Police also reported several fines under the Liquor License Control Act, Criminal Charges and Highway Traffic Act.
“Last weekend’s activities have shown an unsettling trend in reckless behaviours, as well as a lack of respect toward the community and all of its members,” says Acting Chief of Kingston Police, Scott Fraser. “We’re hopeful we will not see this same behavior next weekend. Our Police Liaison Teams (PLT) will continue to engage with both students and residents in the University District. We encourage students and all community residents to engage in conversations with PLT members to ensure future weekends are peaceful, lawful and safe for everyone.”
“We are disappointed in the recent unsanctioned parties hosted by individuals living in or visiting the University District. Over this past weekend, these parties created hostile environments for Bylaw Enforcement and other community partners whose primary responsibility is to respond to resident concerns and keep residents safe,” says Curtis Smith, Director of Licensing & Enforcement for the City.
The University District Safety Initiative remains in place until 11:59pm on September 10th, with a purpose to educate community members on the risks of large unsanctioned gatherings.
Bylaw Enforcement reports the following fines and charges:
- Friday Sept. 1 – 1 Nuisance Party Declaration, 20 $200 Amplified Sound Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs)
- Saturday Sept. 2 – 1 Nuisance Party Declaration, 65 $500 Failure to Leave AMPs, 16 $200 Amplified Sound AMPs
- Sunday Sept. 3 – 2 Nuisance Party Declarations, 6 $200 Amplified Sound AMPs
Kingston Police reports the following fines and charges:
- Liquor Licence Control Act: 295 Open Liquor, 24 Person Under 19 Consume Alcohol, 4 Public Intoxication Arrest/Charges
- Criminal Charges: 1 Mischief Under 5000
- Highway Traffic Act: 9 Charges
Written by Tim Baltz
