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GP Police Evicted Campers for Various Violations at Baker & Riverside Parks

Grants Pass Police evicted a total of 10 campers from two city parks during patrol checks on Wednesday morning.

At Baker Park, a man and woman were cited for Misuse of Park Open Spaces, a man was cited for Illegal Camping and Scattering Rubbish, a woman was cited for Illegal Camping, and a man and woman were cited for Buffer Zone Violation and Misuse of Park Open Spaces. All six were trespassed from the park for 30 days.

Six campsites were posted for Illegal Camping at Baker Park and an e-mail was sent to United Community Action Network (UCAN). Community Corrections workers removed six tents that were either soiled or contained drug paraphernalia.

At Riverside Park, a man was cited for Scattering Rubbish and Open Flame in a Park, a woman was cited for Buffer Zone Violation and Misuse of Park Open Spaces, and a man and woman were cited for Scattering Rubbish. All four were issued 30-day park exclusions.

Twenty-one campsites were posted for Illegal Camping at Riverside Park and an e-mail was sent to UCAN. Community Corrections workers removed four tents that were either soiled or contained drug paraphernalia.
Posted on 3/14/24 10:13AM by Sam Marsh