Crime & Safety
Cops: Three Tickets Issues at Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade
Westhampton Beach police say they broke up a few bar fights.
Westhampton Beach Detective Ed Hamor said the was busy on Saturday during the , but "All in all, it was a pretty good day" in terms of crime.
Hamor said there were quite a few fights at area bars, however, none lead to arrests.
"We just moved everyone along," he said.
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There were, however, three violation charges made during and shortly after the parade.
One East Quogue resident was given a violation for having an open alcohol container or Main Street while a 30-year-old Westhampton man was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation, at the corner of Brook Road and Sunset Avenue.
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Also charged during the parade was a 22-year-old man for disorderly conduct and harassment, both violations. The man, said police was intoxicated and struck a police officer in the arm.
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