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Submitted by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Niagara Region
On June 23, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a large unauthorized and unpermitted party with approximately 1,500 people occurred at Woodlawn Beach State Park.
New York State Park Police were made aware of social media posts planning the event. NYSPP identified and interviewed potential organizers in an effort to prevent disruptions to the general public’s use of the beach.
Members of the large, disorderly crowd were seen fighting, consuming alcohol and refusing police orders.
At approximately 8:40 p.m., after multiple fights occurred, the decision was made to close the beach for the safety of the public.
Multiple agencies assisted the Park Police, including New York State Police, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, and Hamburg Police, Cheektowaga Police, Evans Police, Town of Tonawanda Police, Orchard Park Police and West Seneca Police departments.
One arrest was made, and the investigation into the event’s organizers is ongoing.
Anyone with information about Monday’s gathering or future, unauthorized events, is encouraged to contact the New York State Park Police at 716-278-1777.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
