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By the Lincoln Journal Star

Tuesday, Aug 22, 2006 - 12:13:30 am CDT

Lincoln police received 51 complaints of wild parties in the city this weekend, the department said Monday.

Authorities wrote 30 tickets on a variety of offenses, including maintaining a disorderly house, minor in possession of alcohol and indecent exposure involving an 18-year-old girl who urinated in public while about 20 people watched.

The 51 complaints were not an exceptional number for the weekend before college classes start, said Police Chief Tom Casady.

Police also made two arrests on weapons violations.

Ryan T. Gifford, 21, 3224 Mohawk St., was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon, being in possession of a stolen firearm, failure to comply with an order and resisting arrest.

Gifford, with his hands in his pockets, allegedly approached a police officer outside 3002 Merrill St. around 2 a.m. Saturday as a party at that address began to wind down. Authorities repeatedly asked Gifford to take his hands from his pockets. Gifford then turned, began walking and dug his right hand deeper in his front pocket, police said.

A scuffle ensued between Gifford and police officers, and he was taken into custody.

Police said they found a loaded Ruger .357-caliber Magnum in Gifford’s right pocket.

In the second incident involving a handgun, police responded to a disturbance call outside 445 N. 25th St. around 7:15 a.m. Sunday.

Upon arrival, authorities saw a man, later identified as Jermaine Sidney, 20, yelling outside the residence.

Sidney indicated he was trying to wake someone to give him a ride home. Police offered to give him the ride, but when he sat his backpack on the cruiser, police heard a heavy, clunking sound.

A search of the bag uncovered a loaded Colt .45-caliber handgun with a loaded magazine.

Sydney was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon, second offense. The first offense occurred in 2003.

Police said Monday that Sydney was one of several people involved in a shooting in which Lerodrick Johns was killed in September 2004. Sydney was not charged in Johns’ death.


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Joe wrote on August 22, 2006 1:18 am:
" I hate it when there are parties that get out of control and we can't put the blame on the landlords for them because they rent in good faith to those kids. I went out just for a moment saturday night and when I got home I could not park my car anywheres including my driveway and yet the noise goes untill 3 4 or 5 am before they settle down and yet on week nights when there are no parties going on I hear cars drive up and down the street all hours of the night playing thier music so loud and the police does not do one thing about it and they should cite those at that hour disturbing the peace but they won't unless someone calls and complain to them about it and then they say we can't do anything about it and knowing they can do something but choose not too. I was young one time and when we had our parties we had the respect to keep it downand we were taught to respect others peace sut we did have to breakup the party because there was someone that had to ruin it for all of us. I agree that there should be a time and place to have parties but where one comes home and can't find a place to park and then try to sleep because he has to get up and go to work and there is a lot of noise going on that keeps him up all night and if he is married they keep the entire family up all night Parties should be controlled just like a bar is controlled with a shut down time and follow through with it. The police shouldn't have to do it for the host but I also feel that the host should be held responsible and and accountable even when someone gets hurt very seriously. "
Larry wrote on August 22, 2006 3:09 am:
" The police need to pull a paddy wagon up to these parties and take away the whole bunch. Instead they break up these parties and let 100's of drunk kids drive off into the night. We're so afraid of durk drivers, but this is allowed to happen time and time again each school year. "
Jay wrote on August 22, 2006 7:16 am:
" The police are doing what they can given their limited resources, to nip the wild party scene in the bud before it gets out of control. Fortunately for police AND the young man carrying the loaded .357 in his front pocket, he left it in his pocket, otherwise we could very well be visititing the second police shooting death in as many weeks in southeast Nebraska. "
c.h. wrote on August 22, 2006 8:23 am:
" Didn't any of you people party in college? It's no worse now, than it ever has been. A man I know, when college kids moved into a house next to his, did this; He went over and introduced himself, said that he hoped the boys enjoyed the neighborhood, and that he remembered when hr, himself was in college, and knew that acertain amount of partying was inevitable. If the boys would just follow a few simple guidelines, no police complaints would be made. They were as follows, keep loud music inside the house, keep the neighbors usual parking spots clear, pick up your litter immediately, party noise stops at 10:00 p.m. on weeknights, and ,most important, "REMEMBER THAT MY DAUGHTER IS 14 AND I OWN A GUN!". The boys have followed the rules, and they've co-existed nicely for 3 years. Make friends, and give clear expectations, and it is likely you'll never have to bother the police at all. Treat the kids with respect and 99% of the time, they'll respond in kind! "
al wrote on August 22, 2006 8:35 am:
" The police can't be everywhere at once. Lincoln does have a noise ordinance that says amplified noise, music etc chall not be heard over 50 feet from it's source. I know there are officers & at least one particular Sargeant that do inforce this law. If you come home late and there is no place to park and all is quiet, then you shouldn't have a complaint. If there is a disturbance, by all means, call LPD they'll be glad to come. If LPD brought a paddy wagon and loaded it up, would you want them brought to your house or where? If people wouldn't wait until these parties are so far out of hand that party goers have time to get intoxicated, then if broken up, there wouldn't be many if any "Too drunk" to drive. I know officers all of the time advise people to seek rides or walk if possible if they've had too much to drink. It would be nice to have a large drunk tank, but Lincoln doesn't and can't afford one. People should be responsible for themselves. Maybe the Party Host should make sure they provide for safe rides!! "
Joey wrote on August 22, 2006 9:08 am:
" Larry I think you have it wrong. The police DO NOT let kids that are drunk leave a party and drive away. They ticket those kids too. I understand that some college kids are disrespectful but not all of them. I do believe you live in a college town?!??!?! "
vitomax wrote on August 22, 2006 9:26 am:
" I remember when parties were for having fun. Why are we bringing guns to a party? How much fun is everyone having if they know there are guns. Friends let friends bring guns? "
Sean wrote on August 22, 2006 9:29 am:
" Is'nt it great how parents think they are paying for higher education but wind up with a boomerang kid who only accomplishment was to learn how to party effectively on daddy and mommys dime. The story does'nt say if the two "sterling" individuals pocessing criminal records and caught carrying concealed weapons were students. I'm willing to bet they were not. Nope, they were just in town for the start up of the campus party season. Is it any wonder the US is falling behind technologicaly. Sounds to me like the next bunch of grauduating classes should should start thinking about all those nify high tech jobs that are being sucked up by India. As for the Doughnut Patrol. I know they spent a lot of bucks on Harleys to ride in parades. Do they even have a Paddy Wagon? "
KearneyGuy wrote on August 22, 2006 11:08 am:
" There's nothing that says these kids were college students, and the reporter's reference to school starting is misleading to readers. If thery were definitely "college" back-to-school parties, then say so. If they were not, then don't insinuate that just because those arrested were that age. "
kjk wrote on August 22, 2006 11:58 am:
" When I was in college and we were planning a party, we always went to our neighbors and let them know of our plans. We asked them to let us know if we were too loud and we would take care of the situation. Our neighbors then extended us the same courtesy. It is difficult for police to just take them all away in a giant van, when they only have resources for one or two cops to break up a party. I don't believe they would have enough handcuffs for everyone. They do what they can to ensure rides, and evaluate the party-goers as they're leaving the party. Don't blame the cops, it's not their fault people throw parties. "
dave wrote on August 22, 2006 12:58 pm:
" when people complain about not being able to park at their house, are the partygoers parking in their driveways? if their gripe is that they park in front of their house, last i knew, the street is a public place to park and they have every right to park there. that being said, i have to agree with c.h. make friends with your neighbors and you will prevent some problems. "
Ron Porkmor wrote on August 22, 2006 1:50 pm:
" When I was 17 I was leaving a party that had been broken up by the cops. I was more drunk than I can even pretend to remember and I was not stopped by the police from driving home completly smashed. Not one word was said as I stumbled out the door towards my car. Thankfully one of the young ladys I worked with wasn't drinking and drove me home. This kind of stuff happens with all ages of people, the 35 year old guy who lives next door has had probably 4 or 5 parties broken up by cops in the last 4 or 5 months. "
TVB wrote on August 22, 2006 2:19 pm:
" Joey, I'm afraid you are the one that is mistaken, and Larry is correct. In fact the LPD will force them to leave the house. I have personally witnessed this on more than one occasion, most usually by officer Wagner. "
Beer man wrote on August 22, 2006 3:28 pm:
" Don't let this crap go in your neighborhood. Realize that the Municipal Code allows only 3 unrelated occupants to live in a dwelling. If you know this law is violated, call the Police or Codes Administration. Sticking 5 or 6 people in a house is a recipe for unruly parties. Force landlords to abide by the Municipal Code and lots of these problem houses will calm down. Don't tolerate loud music at all. Beat on the offenders door and suggest headphones, if they don't like that suggestion call the cops, you gave them a warning and a solution...make 'em grow up and be respectful in our neighborhoods. "
Sally wrote on August 22, 2006 3:50 pm:
" You cannot say 5 or 6 people in a house leads to unruly parties. I have been to more parties at apartments and houses occupied by 2 or 3 people that have been broken up than houses/apartments with 5 or 6 people. That is just kind of a dumb assumption. "
Barbara wrote on August 22, 2006 4:37 pm:
" Yes, the LPD has and does allow drunk kids to drive away from parties. I've witnessed college students stumble to cars while the police are standing right there. I've mentioned to a couple of officers that LPD could write its quota of DUI tickets just by parking at the end of the street and checking all those leaving broken-up parties. The idea seemed to have never occured to them, based on their reaction to my suggestion! "
College Graduate wrote on August 22, 2006 7:16 pm:
" I think the college kids need to be grow up just as much as their neighbors. People nowadays don't want to get to know their neighbors let alone make friends with them. In college, we scooped the walks and mowed our neighbor’s lawn. And if we got rowdy, they had our phone numbers and called us to quiet down. Adults are just as much to blame as the kids. College students have a lot to learn in the class room, but will learn more about life away from the chalk boards. Call the cops, make them deal with; or take the responsibility upon yourself and I'm sure the problems will cease and desist. But your inaction only prolongs your discomfort. "
Barbara wrote on August 22, 2006 10:38 pm:
" College Grad, I tried meeting them, and calling them as they suggested if things got out of hand. Guess what? Their parties ALWAYS got out of hand, because if I didn't call, they allowed it to escalate. Obviously, if I didn't call, then they weren't being too loud, right?? Ridiculous. Some nights, I'd call at 1am, 2am, and then again at 3am. The last call I made, finally one night when I'd had enough, was to the police. 150 kids were in a house of about 1600 square feet. You can't tell me that they had no idea a party that size would be too noisy and out of control! "

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