#Norwalk CT–On March 22, 2019, the Norwalk Police Department was contacted by Recreation and Parks regarding a car meet scheduled for March 24, 2019 at Calf Pasture Beach.  Recreation and Parks advised that the gathering was not authorized and that a permit had not been issued. An Instagram post advertising the car meet was located.

On March 23, 2019 the organizer, Vincent Promuto was contacted by Norwalk Police.  He confirmed he had posted the event but described it as just a few friends meeting up. Promuto was advised that he was not authorized to hold an event at Calf Pasture Beach and should refrain from doing so. Promuto was also provided with information about the permit process.

On March 24, 2019,  officers noted numerous modified cars traveling toward Calf Pasture Beach as well as a large crowd gathering in the beach parking lot.  Seven officers and a supervisor were then assigned to the area.  While monitoring the event, numerous motor vehicle violations were noted and 14 infractions and six written warnings were issued. 4 vehicles were towed due to violations.  By 1:00pm the event had grown to several hundred people and the main parking area was near capacity. The continual stream of vehicles entering the beach was now causing a significant traffic backup on Beach Road. In addition no Recreation and Parks staff were on duty and the bathrooms were closed.   Recreation and Parks made the decision to close the main gate at the beach.  Officers directed the participants to leave the beach. Once all of the participants had left, officers continued to monitor the area as vehicles continued arriving for the event.  The beach was reopened at 4:00pm.

The Norwalk Police Department works diligently to protect all individuals who reside in and visit our city.  The Norwalk Police Department will continue to welcome a variety of events however we remind everyone that the requirements for these events that are in place must be adhered to for the safety of all.

 

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Noticias de Norwalk: Evento en la Playa
#Norwalk CT – el 22 de marzo de 2019, El Departamento de policía de Norwalk fue contactado por Recreation and Parks con respecto a una reunión de autos programada para el 24 de marzo de 2019 en CALF Pasture Beach. Recreación y parques aconsejó que la reunión no estaba autorizada y que no se había emitido un permiso. Se ha localizado una publicación de Instagram que anuncia el encuentro del carro.
El 23 de marzo de 2019, el organizador, Vincent Promuto, fue contactado por la policía de Norwalk. Confirmó que había publicado el evento, pero lo describió como sólo unos pocos amigos que se reúnen. Se le aconsejó a Promuto que no estaba autorizado a celebrar un evento en la playa de Calf Pasture y que debía abstenerse de hacerlo. Promuto también se proporcionó información sobre el proceso de permiso.
El 24 de marzo de 2019, los oficiales señalaron varios carros modificados que viajaban hacia la playa de Calf Pasture, así como una gran multitud reuniéndose en el estacionamiento de la playa. Siete oficiales y un supervisor fueron asignados a la zona. Durante el seguimiento del evento, se observaron numerosas violaciones de vehículos de motor y se emitieron 14 infracciones y seis advertencias escritas. 4 vehículos fueron remolcados debido a violaciones. A la 1:00PM el evento había crecido a varios cientos de personas y el área de estacionamiento principal estaba cerca de la capacidad. El flujo continuo de vehículos que entraban a la playa y estaba causando un atraso de tráfico en Beach Road. Además, no Recreations and Park empleados estaban de servicio y los baños estaban cerrados. Recreation and Parks tomo la decisión de cerrar la puerta principal en la playa. Los oficiales dirigieron a los participantes a salir de la playa. Una vez que todos los participantes se habían marchado, los oficiales continuaron a vigilar el área mientras los vehículos continuaban llegando para el evento. La playa abrió de nuevo a las 4:00PM.
El Departamento de policía de Norwalk trabaja diligentemente para proteger a todas las personas que residen y visitan la ciudad. El Departamento de policía de Norwalk continuará dando la bienvenida a una variedad de eventos, sin embargo, recordamos a todos que los requisitos para estos eventos que están en el lugar deben cumplirse para la seguridad de todos.

By Stephen Krauchick

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