Festival 'free of problems'
Chingawassa Days did not result in any problems for the Marion Police Department, Chief David Mayfield told commissioners Monday at their regular weekly meeting.
Mayfield said four officers were in the park for both Friday and Saturday night events, and at various times during the day.
"We didn't have any problems," he said. One youth was ticketed for possession of tobacco products by a minor, and a vendor was found to be offering switchblades for sale; they were removed at the officer's request.
Chingawassa Days chairman Susan Cooper said the committee has occasionally had trouble with vendors selling inappropriate items. Since committee members wear bright shirts for easy identification, vendors can slip these items under cover anytime they see a festival official approach, she said.
Officers drove 649 miles on patrol during the week. They performed housewatch checks each day.
May 27 — Issued warning citation for speeding. Took theft report of tires stolen from Markley Service. Provided directions to cemetery.
May 28 — Officers attended district court on past cases. Received dog complaints in the 1000 block of Tanglewood and 100 block of North Cedar. Assisted sheriff's department with arresting juveniles who were drinking.
May 29 — Issued warning citation for illegal parking. Took report of a dog complaint in the 200 block of Locust. Checked a suspicious vehicle parked in the 400 block of Grant. Investigated a burglarized vehicle at airport.
May 30 — Provided ride to stranded motorists. Assisted sheriff's department with a traffic stop on U.S.-56 near industrial park. Responded to a noise complain in the 200 block of North Lincoln.
May 31 — Identified suspect on a forgery report from previous week. Issued warning citation for speeding. Provided traffic control for Eagle Med air ambulance to land at St. Luke Hospital.
June 1 — Issued warning citation for no headlights. Issued warning citation for defective headlamp. Performed welfare check in the 300 block of Elm. Received report of a disturbance in the 200 block of South Lincoln. Issued warning citation for reckless driving. Provided motorist with directions.
June 2 — Issued citation to juvenile for possession of tobacco products. Received report of a purse lost at Saturday concert.
