Vineland Police Say Hundreds Attended Unpermitted Party
Vineland, N.J. — A homeowner in Vineland is facing a long list of charges after authorities say they had to break up a huge party that was promoted online.
Hundreds Show Up to Unpermitted Party, Police Said
The Vineland Police Department said that the event took place at a home on the 2100 block of E. Oak Road this past Saturday, June 13th.
According to officials, officers encountered multiple parking issues and several hundred people attending the unpermitted event.
As a result of multiple traffic violations in the area, four vehicles were towed, and numerous citations were issued to their owners.
One arrest was made at the scene for aggravated assault on police and resisting arrest after 40-year-old Amy R. Smith of Phillipsburg allegedly struck and bit an officer who was attempting to help her get medical treatment. She was later taken to the Cumberland County Jail pending a court hearing.
Homeowner Facing Multiple Summonses
The homeowner, Markedia M. Davis, was issued multiple summonses, including:
- Violation of Noise Ordinance
- Failure to have proper bathrooms (7 counts)
- Litter outside of property
- Littering on property
- No permit for party
- Unlawful distribution of alcohol
- Failure to obtain permit for food handling
- Failure to establish traffic plan
- Maintaining a disorderly household
- Harboring disorderly persons
During the investigation, authorities said they learned that the party was promoted via social media and a cover charge was collected by its promoter.
Investigation Continues
This incident remains under investigation by the City of Vineland Police Department as well as various other city agencies; additional ordinance violations may be issued.
You Need a Permit For That
In a press release, Vineland police said that while they support citizens' ability to have gatherings and events, certain functions involving large groups of people require a permit, and they maintain a zero-tolerance approach to events that impact the quality of life for those around such parties.
Editor's Note: In the initial version of this article, we misidentified a photo of Amy R. Smith of Phillipsburg as being Markedia M. Davis. We apologize for the error and have corrected the caption on the photo.
The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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