Norfolk OPP increasing presence for students’ “Beach Day” gathering

OPP’s Norfolk detachment is warning the many local students who are ditching school to attend “Beach Day” on June 6 to make smart decisions. While the unofficial tradition is not endorsed by police, schools or some parents, students ditch school to gather on the first Friday of June at beaches in Long Point, Turkey Point, and Port Dover. There will be increased police in and around local beaches and in surrounding communities  and violations under the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence and Control Act, Cannabis Control Act, Trespass to Property Act, and the Criminal Code will be strictly enforced. Officers will be focusing on behaviours that put people at risk, including underage drinking, impaired driving, trespassing, property damage, and any other unlawful or unsafe activity “We recognize that students may…

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