Cape Cod seashores may have new restrictions after ‘massive drinking parties… out-of-control crowds, violence’

Cape seashores are placing in new restrictions after stories of fights, “massive drinking parties,” and “out-of-control crowds” lately.

Dennis city officers introduced the measures at Mayflower Seashore, Chapin Memorial Seashore and Bayview Seashore for the Fourth of July following chaos and arrests throughout previous summers.

During the last three years, police have reported a dramatic spike in unsafe and harmful conduct, preventing, assaults, vandalism, binge consuming, drug use, loud music, and different regarding conduct. Partying beachgoers at Mayflower trashed the seashore final Fourth of July, as police made various arrests and seized giant quantities of alcohol.

“Dennis is home to some of the best beaches on Cape Cod, including Mayflower Beach,” stated Police Chief John Brady.

“Our goal with these measures is to make sure that beachgoers can enjoy Dennis beaches this July 4th holiday safely without worrying about out-of-control crowds, violence, and other dangerous behavior,” the police chief added.

Since 2019, there was a 100% improve in beach-related requires emergency companies on the three seashores.

Division information reveals that Dennis Police responded to greater than 1,200 requires service at city seashores over the previous three July 4th holidays, together with 459 calls final yr.

In consequence, the city is implementing the next restrictions on the Fourth of July:

• No Each day Parking Passes shall be bought or accepted on July 4 at Mayflower Seashore, Chapin Seashore, or Bayview Seashore. Solely those that have a residential, seasonal, or weekly parking sticker shall be allowed entrance to the seashore parking heaps.
• A parking ban shall be in full impact within the neighborhoods and companies adjoining to the seashores, and autos present in violation shall be topic to being ticketed and/or towed.
• There shall be zero tolerance for alcohol consumption, drug use, overly loud music and unsafe conduct on the seashores on July 4. Officers shall be out in full numbers, and Dennis Police shall be bringing in further sources to assist on this effort.