Report: Underage drinking citations rampant at Dave Matthews show
Officials announced that 145 people were cited for underage drinking during back-to-back Dave Matthews Band (6/4-5) concerts at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY.
In addition, 18 people were cited for unlawful possession of marijuana, seven people were cited for disorderly conduct and six were cited for having or consuming alcohol without a permit, according to the Albany Times Union website.
State Park Police -- who reportedly had issued warnings prior to the shows that alcohol laws would be strictly enforced at the venue -- also arrested 17 people on a variety of charges including disorderly conduct, drug possession and drunken driving, the Times Union reported.
Alcohol reportedly is sold lawfully inside the venue to patrons over the age of 21, but, in the park that houses the venue, no alcohol consumption is allowed without a permit.
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