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Police Charge One After Unruly Teen Crowd Closes Glen Ellyn Pool

Police are investigating how social media spurred hundreds of teens to converge on Sunset Pool over the July Fourth weekend

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Overview

  • At approximately 5 p.m. Saturday an estimated 200 to 300 teenagers and young adults gathered at Sunset Pool on Fairview Avenue.
  • Several attendees entered without paying and violated park ordinances by smoking cannabis and consuming alcohol.
  • Officers from Glen Ellyn and neighboring jurisdictions collaborated to evacuate the facility and secure the area.
  • One individual has been charged with the illegal use of fireworks and authorities say further charges may follow.
  • Nearby law enforcement agencies are monitoring social-media calls for similar teen gatherings but have reported no additional disruptions.