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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Yahoo
Unauthorized pool parties causing concern at central Ohio apartment complexes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Residents of central Ohio apartment complexes said they are growing frustrated with a trend involving groups trespassing and partying at their pools. Runaway Bay Apartments, located in the McKinley Avenue Corridor near Grandview Heights, was the site of one of these parties in late June. Hundreds of guests flooded the property, where they partied in the pool area, private beach and parking lot. Inside Intel's announcement to further slow construction in New Albany Dalia Kalgreen with Unified Residential — the company that manages Runaway Bay Apartments and 20 other properties located in Ohio, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas — said these events have been spreading across the Columbus area and the country. 'Runaway Bay was hit with an unauthorized pop-up party a few weeks ago,' Kalgreen said. 'These unauthorized events cause property damage, noise disturbances and overcrowding that puts a strain on emergency services.' Kalgreen said the trend often involves organizers using social media to promote large gatherings at residential properties without the permission of property owners or management. Sometimes, organizers even charge individuals money to attend. 'They are profiting and stealing from owners by utilizing property that is not theirs,' Kalgreen said. 'Property management companies across the country are working with local law enforcement to address this growing issue.' Columbus targeting specific areas for crime, beautification Kalgreen encouraged Runaway Bay residents to 'stay vigilant' and 'report any suspicious activity or knowledge of planned unauthorized events' to law enforcement. Hayden Van Lynn, a 29-year-old resident of Elan Park Apartments in the Parkview neighborhood, said his complex has also been affected by the growing trend. Recently, he said a group of around 25 people, who he suspects were teenagers or young adults, took over the complex's pool late at night. 'What they basically do is bring a chair or bring some sort of step ladder or something to get over the gate,' Van Lynn said. 'They were partying, smoking, being loud at around midnight.' Since they jumped the gate, Van Lynn said he assumes some or all of the group were not residents. During his time living at Elan Park, he claims that chairs propped outside the pool gate and trash around the area have become common sights. He said management has closed the pool multiple times this summer, which he theorizes is a result of such get-togethers. Exploring Columbus streetcar strike of 1910 'We brought it up to management. We've asked them, 'Hey, what are you guys going to do about this?' I mean, I'm paying for the pool,' Van Lynn said. 'They've been pretty much leaving it up to us to call the police and make sure that we're diligently doing their job, as I see it.' While Elan Park Apartments did not respond to a request for comment, Columbus police did say the division is aware of this trend and prepared to respond to such incidents. 'These complaints are being prioritized by the emergency communications center and patrol personnel, and are addressed in various ways depending on the situation and location,' a spokesperson said. 'The division continues to work with community partners and stakeholders, including the owners of these properties, in a way that best benefits our community.' However, under state law, police are limited in how they can respond. In order for officers to enter private property to address a trespassing situation, the property owner must give them the authority to enter through a 'trespass authorization form' unless other criminal behavior is present, according to the department. Village responds to 'speed trap' accusations from Columbus While concerns from apartment residents regarding pop-up pool parties have spread across social media, Columbus police said it is hard to compile an exact number of reports, since calls come in under various descriptions, including noise complaints, parking complaints and general disturbances. Van Lynn expressed concern that the get-togethers could pose a safety hazard. In July 2023, a high school party at the pool of an apartment where attendees did not live resulted in a shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead. In Ohio, trespassing is generally a fourth-degree misdemeanor, which can result in up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $250. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Ontario man worries his property has become rental scam bait
Brett Brohman outside his Cambridge, Ont. home that he believes is part of a rental scam. July 25, 2025. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News) A homeowner in Cambridge, Ont. is concerned his property is being used in a rental scam. Brett Brohman bought a home in the Soper Park neighbourhood on July 8. He noticed, soon after, strangers kept showing up at his property. 'I saw on my camera there's people walking around my yard,' Brohman explained. 'I thought it was odd, I thought it was just a utility person.' Then, last Sunday, he spotted three men standing in his backyard and looking around. 'They're asking if I was Emmanuel and told me that some guy, Emmanuel, told them to come [to] check out the house,' Brohman recalled. Eventually, the visitors explained they saw an ad on Facebook Marketplace. The person who made the post called themselves Emmanuel and told the would-be renters he was out of the country, so they could go look at the exterior of the home without him. 'It's very nerve-racking knowing there's an ad for your house and people could, at any time, just be trespassing on your yard,' Brohman said. He reported the issue to police but was told that since no crime had been committed there was little they could do. Brohman said he notified Facebook about the issue but, as of July 25, the ad has not been taken down. While the uninvited guests are a nuisance, Brohman is more concerned about potential victims. 'I don't know if anyone's going to fall for the scam and pay them [the] first and last month's rent,' he said. Brohman also worried they would blame and come after him. He understands, however, why the post generated so much interest. It set the rent at $1,500 per month for the three-bedroom house. 'People are probably going to be thinking like, 'This is such a good deal, we don't want to wait.'' Brohman hopes people use common sense when looking for a rental and advises renters not to tour a property without someone on site. 'Make sure that you actually see the inside of the house, and whoever you're talking to has a key and can go inside and can show you around, not just tell you to walk around outside.' CTV News also reached out to Facebook's parent company Meta but have not received a response.
Irish Times
22-07-2025
- Irish Times
Judge doubles jail term for trespasser who asked for lesser sentence
A trespasser who entered an 88-year-old man's home, taking 'every bit of independence' from him, has had his original jail term doubled after appealing to the judge for a lower sentence. The appeal court heard Gerry Cash (33), with an address at Tombrack, Ferns, Co Wexford, left the vulnerable pensioner, who has short-term memory loss, in a distressed state after entering his Co Kildare house. Cash was convicted in the District Court of trespassing on a building in a manner that causes or is likely to cause fear contrary to section 13 (1) of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. He was sentenced to nine months in custody with the final six months suspended. His defence counsel, Asma Saleh, on Monday informed the court the appeal related to the severity of sentence imposed. READ MORE Judge Dara Hayes said the court has the power to increase or decrease an appellant's jail sentence. He said the original sentence of nine months in custody with the final six months suspended was 'lenient under the circumstances'. He maintained the original nine-month sentence but halved the suspended portion to cover the final three months. Garda Padraig Murphy told the District Court Appeals Court that gardaí got a report on February 22, 2023 from the daughter of the injured party. He said a neighbour alerted her that they saw a white van outside her father's house and that a man knocked on the window and the door of the house. Garda Murphy said the man was heard shouting 'I've got you that' before entering the house. He said the neighbour saw the man in the sitting room and he later left the property in his van. Garda Murphy said the victim was left 'very shaken and pale' after the incident. He said the man was in the care of his daughters, who left him alone for one hour a day. He said the man had no memory of the incident due to his memory loss difficulties. Cash admitted in a Garda interview to being at the scene and leaving a calling card. He was charged with trespassing and was convicted in the District Court. Ms Saleh said Cash is 'extremely remorseful' for his actions and is aware it was bad behaviour. She said her client's doctor reports that he suffers from anxiety, depression and low mood swings. His wife is currently pregnant after a long time undergoing IVF treatment, she said. The daughter of the injured party told the court her father did not know what had happened and was very pale after the incident. She said he shook as she showered him and he was very upset. 'That man took every bit of independence from my father,' she said. Judge Hayes said it was clear from the injured party's reaction that he was put in a position of some distress. The judge said whatever independence the man had was taken away and he was entitled to be unmolested in his own home.
CTV News
21-07-2025
- CTV News
London teens with break-in tools arrested on rooftop
Two London teens have been charged after being spotted on the roof of a home in the middle of the night. Around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, police said they got a call from concerned citizen about somebody on the roof of a home on Yellowbirch Place. When police got there, they found two people on the roof who were arrested without incident. After a search, police found break-in tools and masks. Two 17-year-old boys, who cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, were jointly charged with trespassing at night possession of break in instruments. Both of the accused were released from custody and will appear in London court in August.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Nantucket tree-cutting neighbor row hit with criminal charges
A fight over a Nantucket neighbor's tree cutting has ramped up as a property owner has been hit with criminal charges after he took drastic measures to improve the view from his property. Jonathan Jacoby, 55, was charged Thursday in Nantucket District Court with felony vandalism, trespassing, and destroying trees on another's land - a set of charges that could land him up to three years in state prison. The charges came after he allegedly removed over 16 trees belonging to longtime homeowners Patricia and Richard Belford, as reported by the Boston Globe. The property feud erupted on the wealthy Massachusetts island after Jacoby allegedly chopped down 50-year-old trees to carve out an 'ocean view' for himself. When the trees were slashed, Matt Erisman, the property manager of Belford's $4.2 million home, notified the Nantucket Police Department (NPD), prompting an investigation. 'It was just a disgusting scene,' Erisman, 40, told the outlet. 'Even outside of my professional work, I've never seen a neighbor act like that and just deceive their neighbor like he did.' Belford herself does not live at the property, located at 1 Tautemo Way, but in an assisted living facility, according to the Nantucket Current. Jacoby's former landscaper, Krasimir Kirilov, voluntarily told investigators Jacoby was responsible. Belford, who is suing on behalf of her family's trust, claimed losing the trees has caused emotional distress In a police statement submitted as lawsuit evidence, Kirilov said Jacoby reached out to him for help cleaning up landscaping work he was going to do on his own. Once he realized the work was not on Jacoby's property, Kirilov refused the offer. 'The NPD concluded that Jacoby entered the property knowingly and willfully and cut the trees for his own personal benefit,' the lawsuit reads about the ongoing investigation. Nantucket Police Lieutenant Angus MacVicar told the Nantucket Current there are pending charges against Jacoby. Belford argued the trees added not only privacy, but value to her home - with a nursey estimating they each could cost thousands of dollars.
