Residents around Devoe Park say noise and gambling problems continue to plague the heavily used park. In response, police say they are sending extra patrols into the park and are instituting a zero tolerance policy after park hours.
One woman, who lives nearby but did not want to be identified, said she sometimes sees 50 people or more causing ruckus in the park at all hours of the night.
Lieutenant Ray Herasme said they were taking these complaints seriously. “We’re on top of Devoe Park and you’ll see a big difference,” he said.
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