A Queen’s University freshman plans to appeal a $ 2,000 nuisance fine, calling the earlier police action “undeserved” and “unjustified.”
“On Friday, September 24, I was officially 18 years old,” Will Wu wrote on GoFundMe earlier this weekend. “I’m someone who never drinks or parties, but my friends encouraged me to at least go out and meet new people (without drinking).”
According to Wu, he and his friends walked down a quiet street and came across a small gathering outside. They were invited to enter, and when they realized that the house was “full of people”, they immediately tried to leave, at which point the police arrived and blocked the entrances.
“They fined everyone, including me, $ 2000 for ‘throwing a nasty party,’ which was not the case at all.” Wu wrote.
Wu admits that what he did was not “the most brilliant move,” but believes that a $ 2,000 fine is unwarranted.
Wu is now asking for community help to pay the fine.
“I am currently going into debt in hopes of pursuing a good career so that I can pay my parents for everything they have done for me, and this would break their hearts,” Wu wrote.
You are now requesting a ticket review, which is permitted by the City of Kingston.
“I think my sanction was unreasonable and deserves a proper review from the city of Kingston,” Wu told YGK News.
Kingston police say the increase in law enforcement is the result of increased “belligerent, disobedient, aggressive and even aggressive behavior” toward officers.
There is now a $ 1,500 increase in $ 500 fines, Kingston Police are no longer required to provide warning notices, and city officials can release the names of the accused persons upon request.
Under Ontario pandemic regulations, outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people and indoor gatherings are limited to 25 people.
Reference-ygknews.ca