Patrols Increased in Towson Neighborhoods for Tigerfest Weekend

Press Release from BCPD:


"Patrols Increased in Towson Neighborhoods for Tigerfest Weekend

Student and Resident Safety a Priority

The Baltimore County Police Department has received grant funding from Towson University to address under-aged drinking and rowdy partying during Tigerfest weekend. Students are asked to attend the social events featured at Johnny Unitas Stadium, and not extend parties to off-campus housing.

Special enforcement patrols will start in the Central Towson area on 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 and last through 3 a.m. Sunday, May 8. Officers will be on-hand to address any unsafe or illegal behavior, and make arrests if needed.

Examples of negative activities include:

Assault (fighting, stabbing, shooting, etc.)
Loud noise or music
Disorderly conduct or disorderly house
Setting fires
Unwanted sexual contact
Urinating or defecating in public
Damaging private or public property
Purchasing alcohol for minors
Carrying an open container of alcohol in public
Having and/or using illegal drugs

Specific communities that will be affected are: Burkleigh Square, Donnybrook, Knollwood, Riderwood Hills, Towson Manor and the apartments on Kenilworth Drive.

Parents are encouraged to discuss the negative consequences of drinking and driving with their kids especially traveling on streets they do not know. Remind them not to wander alone or go to strangers apartments. Tell them to watch their beverage; even a cup of soda can have something dropped into it.

Everyone is urged to make smart decisions while having fun this holiday weekend."

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