Neighbors react to police raid of college partyby John Paul (jpaul@wsbt.com)
Police arrested 37 people at a college party at Colfax and St. Louis in South Bend. Neighbors say their streets are jam-packed with cars and partiers Friday and Saturday nights, and littered with broken glass, bottles and cups the next day. (WSBT photo) SOUTH BEND — Police raided a college party in South Bend this weekend and arrested approximately 17 University of Notre Dame athletes. Multimedia Related Content
A total of 37 people were arrested. That includes two members of the football team: Will Yeatman — who was suspended from the team last spring after being arrested for driving under the influence — and freshman Mike Golic, Jr. — who is the son of former Notre Dame football great and ESPN radio show host Mike Golic. ”In the very beginning it was certainly chaotic. I was one of the officers there and witnessed it all taking place, so it was definitely chaotic,” said Sgt. Bill Redman of the St. Joseph County Police. “We were finding people hiding all over the place, which included under beds, in closets, up in the attic, even in the basement.” Police say the people arrested face a number of charges, most for underage consumption. Some tenants of the residence were also arrested for the activity going on at their house. "They were arrested for what we call maintaining a common nuisance and allowing this type of activity to take place inside the home," Redman said. The property, located at the 700 block of St. Louis and Colfax, is owned by Mark Kramer. “To the tenants that are living in the particular home, they received an email or should receive it by now," he told WSBT News. "Saturday we heard just a little bit; but they weren't loud," said neighbor Raymond Jeziorsky. No matter how loud sounds were from the party, seeing the front lawn tells the story — eight bags of garbage are filled with cans and beer boxes. "I can leave my windows open up there, and they can party, and I don't really hear them; I hear my TV," Jeziorsky said. But other neighbors do have concerns. They say during the weekend that street is jam-packed with cars and partiers. Yet it's not so much the partying they have a concern with — it's the after-effects. "During the week it's [quiet] like this," said neighbor Brian Palmero. "But Friday nights and Saturday nights it's completely insane." Broken glass, bottles and cups were among the litter that could be found on the sidewalk and in some yards. "I don't let my son play outside on Saturdays [because of it]," Palmero added. ”One of the main things we want to do is combat underage drinking to make sure that our young people are safe," Redman said. "The students need to take responsibility for that — they shouldn't be serving underage drinkers," Kramer said. "It's against the law." Joining Yeatman and Golic, Jr. were at least eight members of the men's lacrosse team, six members of the women's lacrosse team and one member of the women's basketball team. "Even as early as [Monday] morning, we still didn't know all of the people involved as far as being athletes, and student athletes with the university; that's not our focus," Redman explained. “We've seen the effects of alcohol. Alcohol poisoning deaths, drinking and driving crashes, and that kind of thing where people are injured and they're not making good choices when they are under the influence of alcohol." John Heisler, associate director of Notre Dame's Athletic Department, stated it is university policy to neither confirm nor discuss any action on student discipline. Coach Charlie Weis released the following statement late Sunday night: "I was made aware of the situation late (Sunday) afternoon and am currently looking into the matter.” Prosecutors will review police reports before deciding whether to file formal charges. Wednesday, Sep 24 at 4:54 PM bubly wrote ...The studens mom @ 657 should know that Notre Dame is not the only campus where students drink. I've been to campus upon campus...He'd be safer in a bubble. handcuff him...I'm sure the cops did if he was at the party. Wednesday, Sep 24 at 10:10 AM We Need Safety wrote ...Top Headline, September 24...Violent Crime Up in South Bend...seems like the priorities are a little off for the local police force Tuesday, Sep 23 at 7:27 PM why wrote ...Todd and other local ND haters? Can you explain where this hate, bitterness and animosity towards ND comes from? Sounds pretty deep seated. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 5:57 PM Studens mom wrote ...I dont want my young son to become an alcoholic. I know when he left home for college he promised not to drink, use drugs or have sex before marriage. He is not a dork and was raised as a cradle catholic. When he was a child he prayed the rosary and the Hail Mary by heart. I dont know what makes him drink. I cant do anything for him when he is away. But I need to know if the Franciscan brothers and bishops are counseling him about being alcoholism and drugs. I would appreciate if they do. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 5:31 PM adult vs minor wrote ...Kate....you proved my point. If at age 20 you are too immature to have 2 beers than you are too immature to fight for our country overseas where the drinking age is 18. If it illegal to have 2 beers at age 20 then it should also be illegal to be drafted. Anyone arrested for drinking 2 beers at age 20 should be dealt with in the juvenile system with privacy protection and no permanent record. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 5:15 PM Todd wrote ...Player....you have not checked ND's rankings on education. You are not getting the education you think you are. Just like the football program...it is completely inflated. The graduate program ranking is embarrassing. You guys are just getting ripped off! Well, at least the ones who pay full price. I did't drink in college and had a ton of fun, so your statement is false. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 4:47 PM Been there wrote ...I think the courts should give the students community service cleaning up the neighborhood. I don't feel this is as serious as all the publicity. When we were in school we DROVE to Ohio where you could drink at 18 3% beer or drove around town passing quarts around. It's better to stay off the roads and in houses. It does seem like the police went looking for students. They went to 5 bars and only got one or two. I grew up near Purdue and saw what went on during games, after games. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 4:14 PM Macy wrote ...How many times have we heard how the people of South Bend embarrass themselves from Notre Dame students or alumni? Well here's a real dignified image.A Notre Dame student diving under a bed to avoid being caught for underage consumption. That would look swell on anybody's resume!That's not exactly the type of behavior that makes me want to get behind a measure that says 18 year olds are mature enough to drink. The way these students acted they aren't mature enough to be out without their parents Tuesday, Sep 23 at 3:34 PM Joseph wrote ...If you don't like the law do something to change it.Register and vote,don't let your parents fill out your absentee ballots.You probably won't like their choices. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 3:27 PM Kate wrote ...What so many people seem to forget or don't understand, is the way alcohol is absorbed in a teen's body. It has NOTHING to do with whether or not they should vote, smoke, or go to war. The hypothalamus is still developing in teens' bodies. Alcohol is absorbed more quickly and they soon lose the ability to make rational decisions, ie: alcohol poisoning, drunk driving, rape, and a host of other tragic choices. We need to teach our kids to obey the law. PERIOD. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 2:57 PM mgv wrote ...The bottom line is that you do indeed sign a no drinking policy as a ND athlete while you are under age and you are active in your sport. The athletes no the rules and broke them. If they want to go to ND and recieve $150,000 worth of education through athletics the rules must be followed or the consequences must be paid. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 2:25 PM economics wrote ...To Todd 8:17. C'mon be serious. Do you really think SB/SJC would be better off economically without ND? Wow. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 1:51 PM duh wrote ...Think back to K and 1st grade. Living near a college campus and whining about noise is like moving near an airport and complaining about the planes and moving near the train tracks and whining about the noise. Duh. Maybe the residents near the airport can ground all planes so they can get some sleep. Good luck with that. I live in a quiet area and neighbors keep getting robbed. No patrols or arrests for said robberies. I guess your issues are more important than other citizens unsolved issues. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 1:50 PM Anonymous wrote ...to bad more football players didnt get drunk. michigan might have won! Tuesday, Sep 23 at 1:41 PM make a decision wrote ...Society needs to decide and laws need to reflect whether a 20yr is a minor or adult. If a minor no voting privelege no going to war stay in juvenile court system sealed records etc. If adult, no arrests for under .08 in a nondriving situation. As a parent of a 20 yr I cant legally access childs medical records because they are deemed an adult but same child can get permanent arrest record for one beer. Makes no sense. At least SBPD members that have a tendency to DUI were kept busy that night! Tuesday, Sep 23 at 12:55 PM TO PLAYER wrote ...Please tell me you're not an English major. LMAO Also, shouldn't you be considering yourself a young adult instead of a "kid"? So were you a juvenile delinquent? Is that why it's okay to break the law now? So why don't you try to act responsible and try to set a good example for all the young children and quit using excuses. (Obviously you're accustomed to giving excuses all your life and getting away with it). Athletes in "high school" get severer punishment & you should know better. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 12:51 PM Jerry - Niles wrote ...Dino, then it is okay for anyone that goes to war and vote, to break the law? Or just the laws, you think it is okay to break? How about posting the other laws you think it is okay to break? Tuesday, Sep 23 at 11:50 AM hurt wrote ...To all the people that want drinking back down to age 18. My son was killed by a drunk driver the driver was 19. My son was walking down the street when he was hit he was 13 at the time. I would like to know why people get mad at the police for doing their job? When you do a crime no mater how big or small its still a crime. We know whats right from wrong before we do something and when we get caught we must pay the price. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 10:17 AM AC wrote ...You'd think for the tuition "9:15 PLAYER" could learn some grammar and punctuation. Maybe he (or she) would sound less like a whiny crybaby himself. Just a thought. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 10:02 AM Lj wrote ...Oh whatever! Why aren't the cops out busting child molesters ?These athletes should not be singled out. Why not bust a goth and freak party? Tuesday, Sep 23 at 9:51 AM mc wrote ...I love how some of you say it's ok for these underage college kids to drink. I'm sure you would feel the same way if they got behind the wheel of a car and killed one of your loved ones. Good job SBPD. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 8:51 AM JENN wrote ...Carolyn must have been denied acceptance to ND. Calling it a "loser" was the most pathetic thing I have heard all week! Carolyn, ND rejected you. Move on! Tuesday, Sep 23 at 8:48 AM Marvin T. wrote ...These athletes are role models to children who watch them play on TV and the internet. How come the university allows this to happen? Dont they have courses on how to avoid being a victim of alcoholism? Why this young players are drinking anyway? What kind of homes do they come from? As a neighbor we would like to see more priests and bishop involvement in this. The catholic community is appalled at the actions of catholic students giving a horrible example to all children in this town. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 8:16 AM Math wrote ...Paying $5,000 a month for rent is getting ripped off. If you lived there for four years that would amount to $60,000. At that point you might as well take out a mortgage. In other words I think the person that made this claim is exaggerating or ignorant or flat out lying. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 8:15 AM PLAYER wrote ...I had my court date already recieved 6 month probation and a 250.00 fine, so hope that really ticks you cry babies off, we are kids, and if you say you did not wrong as a kid you must have had a boring life, and obviously still do, and for those that say O you go to Notre Dame and think your great, your just mad you could not get the education we are getting, not everyone has to be a loser you know Tuesday, Sep 23 at 8:12 AM Anonymous wrote ...Enough already about this raid. This must be a slow news day. Old news people. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 7:56 AM Proud SBPD wrote ...For those complaining that the age limit is too high for drinking, work to change it. The law says 21 and that is the LAW! Don't blame the cops for doing their jobs. It does not matter is the neighbors complained or not, it was a violation and the police dealt with it correctly. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 7:51 AM dino wrote ...Once again the police have nothing better to do in south bend! At 18 you can vote, go to war, be charged as an adult, but cant drink? Tuesday, Sep 23 at 7:40 AM Megan wrote ...Hey "bartness", your attentional selectivity proves your bias. The neighbors also said that, despite the noise not being a huge problem, they have to keep their children inside on Saturday because of all the broken glass laying around. So you're okay with sacrificing a child's weekend playtime for underage drinkers' right to party? which is not only against the law, but also sets a horrible example for all the kids who look up to these football players. Good job SB police!!! Tuesday, Sep 23 at 7:21 AM Lakeville wrote ...Great Job Police. I wish you could bust every house with underage drinking and arrest every person driving drunk. People would really understand if your daughter was disabled for life because of a drunk driver. Maybe we should have a separate task force just for drinking! There are way too many drunk drivers on the roads and I know there are meth labs and other things out there also, but wait until one of your children are hit or killed and see what it does to your life! KEEP IT UP! Tuesday, Sep 23 at 6:57 AM Grow UP wrote ...From reading these comments I think we all need to grow up. Don't blame the police or attic ND students. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 6:56 AM Drew wrote ...The same thing happens at every university. When I was at Purdue the same thing was going on even though they had a "Dry" campus. They gave the students tickets and life went on. The Major problem here is not that underage students drink (because lets be honest its going to happen regardless of the laws), but that they've been forced off campus and into residential neighborhoods because the campus doesnt want to deal with it...so now its SBPD's problem. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 6:43 AM Elkhart wrote ...Don't approve of serving underage students and that should be controlled. Don't think lower the age is a good choice, next the 14 and 16 year olds will be getting drunk. It really ticks me off that only the football players picture were broadcasted over the news,newspaper and internet, why not all the athletes pictures. If you are going to show one you should show them all. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 6:32 AM Ellen wrote ...I don't know why all the people defending this group of are so upset. Nothing is going to happen to them....same as always. They have a name and will get away with it again. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 6:28 AM Bartness wrote ...Leave them alone already. The neigbors said they weren't being loud. We say the age limit is to protect them, yet when they turn 21, they're free to climb into a car and kill someone. Most of the students don't even have transportation. They can die for our country at 18, but can't drink. How many of you hippocrits went to a party underage? I hope they lower the drinking age back to 18. Better yet, invent a stupidity test - that way we can ban all stupid people from drinking and posting online. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 6:20 AM joe mi wrote ...if you go to ND you cant do no wrong they think they are above the LAW think again you do wrong you PAY for it Tuesday, Sep 23 at 5:39 AM Elkhart wrote ...Dozens of underage college kids standing outside a home in the city drinking beer only to scatter like ants when the cops arrive. Way to go!! Cops found some hiding under beds and in closets. Brilliant idea kids!!!!! Tuesday, Sep 23 at 5:14 AM al li wrote ...When I attended college in the 90's, we never had to "sign off" on an alcohol policy...however there was one. We all knew it was and still is a joke. Tuesday, Sep 23 at 4:53 AM AL wrote ...So now it is ND and the cops fault. What about these people. Aren't they the ones that broke the law? If they want to be treated like an adult then act like one. Best thing the parent can do is let them get their punishment and don't bail them out. Make them be responsible for their actions. Monday, Sep 22 at 11:46 PM g dawg wrote ...whatever happened to letting college kids have some friggin fun. At 18 you can vote die for your country and smoke and gamble but dont go and have some beer because your not old enough. if you have ever been to college then you would know how much fun it can be unless you were some kind of dork Monday, Sep 22 at 11:30 PM RAY wrote ...These students are paying a combined total of $5,000 a month to rent this house at St. Peter & Colfax! They should be able to party however they like! Monday, Sep 22 at 11:10 PM aly wrote ...ND students like Mike Golic were honored to get a 50,000/yr award and he signed off on the alcohol policy. Mike and Chris Golic should have to pony up and pay the tition and give the scholarship to a student that means business. Monday, Sep 22 at 10:50 PM aly wrote ...Entitled students have parents that think they are entitled. Chris and Mike Golic shold pony up and pay tuition for their son or maybe begin to take responsibility in his uprearing. They probably think it is hysterical becasue that is what they did in college. Students are struggling these days and to have a rich no play action guy receive 50,000 a year is just insulting. Mike Golic just listened to the no drinking policy 4 weeks ago and he just laughed it off. Chris and Mike Golic will buy atto Monday, Sep 22 at 9:58 PM chris wrote ...illbe glad when the drinking age is loweredto 18 then what will they do Monday, Sep 22 at 9:52 PM Eric F. wrote ...Give me a break. This is just students being students. Don't the police got better things to to like taking down crack houses and stopping people who manufacture meth? How about bringing down the violent crime rate? I wonder how many officers were taken off the streets to combat more serious crimes were used in this raid? Wake up police department and get your priorities staight. Or, are you too afraid to take down criminals who pose a serious threat to you? Monday, Sep 22 at 9:28 PM Carol with a "K" wrote ...It is sure funny how quickly the alcoholics jump up to defend these parties, condemn the police and the reporting of it all. There is more to life than a bottle and we should be directing these young folks by any means necessary. Monday, Sep 22 at 9:16 PM Carolyn wrote ...Some people cant handle poor Notre Dame being shown for what they r LOSERS. This college is pathetic. They cant do no wrong but once there name is smeared all over the papers we have boohooers crying all over the place. Get them out of Michiana they are ruining our area. Monday, Sep 22 at 9:08 PM jonny wrote ...Thanks for busting the party...especially with the absence of extracurricular activity around town. Monday, Sep 22 at 9:02 PM Anonymous wrote ...hmmm..... so the students posting here feel that the SBPD shouldn't arrest them when they break the law but if someone breaks a law that effects them (like breaking into their homes) they should be arrested. You don't like it when someone violates your property but you think its ok to violate other's property. If you knew how to be responsible there wouldn't be litter all over the place and people standing in the street at 2am. get a clue... Monday, Sep 22 at 8:15 PM Funny wrote ...There is nothing to look into. The players got drunk and busted and they SHOULD pay the price. Who cares if they are athletes, they should already know that the spot light is on them! I say put their names in the paper like they do everyone else! Monday, Sep 22 at 7:40 PM Anonymous wrote ...Glad to see in the midst of all of the violence in the community, this is what the police choose to focus their energy on. Stupid law and it is even dumber to enforce it. Perhaps next week we will see all of the parking violators rounded up. We Americans are so stupid sometimes. Get your priorities straight police departments Monday, Sep 22 at 6:55 PM John T. wrote ...Enough already. Can't you guyhs report on something else already. Please there are other things going on out there. Get a freaking life already. Nothing like beating a dead horse. Monday, Sep 22 at 6:21 PM Foxchase in the Woods Resident wrote ...I live in the same neighborhood as Mark and am sad to say that the only reason he lives well is because he's a slum lord to Notre Dame students. Add a comment |
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Wednesday, Oct 1 at 7:26 PM Ann wrote ...
I would not consider .01 and .00 as being drunk or even drinking. If a person took a sip they would have .01. I beg to think that there is some justice in a student who was passing by and stopped in for 10 minutes to say hi on the way home, only to find themself now facing criminal charges. If it was one of your children and they were non-drinkers and were charged with just being there, I would say you would have a problem with that.