Orange Beach police issue stern warning for spring breakers
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Spring break season is here, and students from across the country are heading to Alabama's beaches.
The Orange Beach Police Department is reminding all spring breakers and beachgoers that they have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to breaking the law.
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'We're not going to tolerate underage drinking. We're not going to tolerate drug use of any kind, zero tolerance,' Orange Beach Police Department Lt. Trent Johnson said. 'If you're caught underage drinking or in your car with drugs, you're going to go to jail.'
Police are increasing patrols up to 50% on busy college weekends. That goes for roads, the beach and the water.
In addition, a small section of Alabama Point under the Perdido Pass Bridge will remain closed during the spring break season.
'That was the biggest gathering place for our spring breakers who did want to participate in the underage drinking,' Lt. Johnson said.
Police said they block off the portion of the beach to prevent any spring break nonsense before it happens.
'Essentially, it moves our troubles into the light. We can see it a little bit better, and if we can see it a little bit better, we can enforce it,' Lt. Johnson said. 'We've also found that by moving it away from that one area, we don't have to enforce it as much. It kind of regulates itself.'
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Police also emphasized the importance of following all traffic laws when driving through Orange Beach especially during heavy traffic times like spring break season.
'That's one of our biggest issues. When we've got this many people walking down the side of the road and crossing. Just slow down. Take your time, you're in a resort town, you're in paradise. Soak it in and enjoy it. Don't be in a hurry,' Lt. Johnson said. 'Other than that, come down here, have fun but do it respectfully for everybody that's down here.'
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