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08-28-2003, 10:53 AM
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Ready for a Busy Weekend
Law enforcement agencies expect crowded lake over Labor Day
By Mark Hall
Local law enforcement agencies are anticipating a busy Labor Day holiday weekend on Lake Havasu.
Despite record gas prices, all three major agencies responsible for policing the lake — the Lake Havasu City Police Department, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and the San Bernardino County, Calif., Sheriff’s Department — are expecting crowds of the same magnitude as Memorial Day.
The police department will be cracking down on underage drinkers and any other individuals breaking the law.
“Our zero-tolerance policy will be in affect,” said Police Capt. Randy McCaleb.
McCaleb said all officers would be working throughout the weekend in 10- to 12-hour shifts to enforce the policy.
The department will have four boats on the lake and will have two temporary booking stations, one on the east side of Bridgewater Channel and one on the west.
Additionally, the department is going to be testing its new radio system. In the past, McCaleb said the old system has posed problems in the channel.
The Mohave County SheriffÂ’s Office will have seven patrol boats out for what is expected to be the last busy summer holiday weekend. Also, to control crowds, the office will be restricting access to the Sandbar, a popular gathering point on the lake.
SheriffÂ’s spokesman Sandy Edwards said deputies will be keeping close watch for boaters operating under the influence. She said sheriffÂ’s safety volunteers will also be assisting deputies to ensure boater safety.
The San Bernardino SheriffÂ’s Department will have its River Watch Task Force on the lake, which will bring an additional 50 deputies from throughout the county. The department will have seven patrol boats and six personal watercraft on the lake.
SBSO Detective Mike Fassari said he is anticipating a busy weekend.
“Hopefully the weather will keep it down,” he said.
You may contact the reporter at mhall@havasunews.com.
Ready for a Busy Weekend
Law enforcement agencies expect crowded lake over Labor Day
By Mark Hall
Local law enforcement agencies are anticipating a busy Labor Day holiday weekend on Lake Havasu.
Despite record gas prices, all three major agencies responsible for policing the lake — the Lake Havasu City Police Department, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and the San Bernardino County, Calif., Sheriff’s Department — are expecting crowds of the same magnitude as Memorial Day.
The police department will be cracking down on underage drinkers and any other individuals breaking the law.
“Our zero-tolerance policy will be in affect,” said Police Capt. Randy McCaleb.
McCaleb said all officers would be working throughout the weekend in 10- to 12-hour shifts to enforce the policy.
The department will have four boats on the lake and will have two temporary booking stations, one on the east side of Bridgewater Channel and one on the west.
Additionally, the department is going to be testing its new radio system. In the past, McCaleb said the old system has posed problems in the channel.
The Mohave County SheriffÂ’s Office will have seven patrol boats out for what is expected to be the last busy summer holiday weekend. Also, to control crowds, the office will be restricting access to the Sandbar, a popular gathering point on the lake.
SheriffÂ’s spokesman Sandy Edwards said deputies will be keeping close watch for boaters operating under the influence. She said sheriffÂ’s safety volunteers will also be assisting deputies to ensure boater safety.
The San Bernardino SheriffÂ’s Department will have its River Watch Task Force on the lake, which will bring an additional 50 deputies from throughout the county. The department will have seven patrol boats and six personal watercraft on the lake.
SBSO Detective Mike Fassari said he is anticipating a busy weekend.
“Hopefully the weather will keep it down,” he said.
You may contact the reporter at mhall@havasunews.com.