14 Arrests, Nearly 700 Warnings Issued In Maryland For Violating Executive Order Prohibiting Large Gatherings
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- Police in Maryland have made 14 arrests and have issued 665 warning for violating Gov. Larry Hogan's Executive Order prohibiting groups of 10 or more people amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Hogan's spokesperson confirmed these numbers Tuesday and said that police have made 14,905 compliance checks.
1. Enforcement update: As of today, police in Maryland have made 14,905 compliance checks and have made 14 arrests and issued 665 warnings for violating the Governor's Executive Orders.
— Michael Ricci (@riccimike) April 7, 2020
Ricci said that the most common occupancy type with violations has been businesses, private residences, open public spaces and houses of worship.
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The most common occupancy type with violations has been:
— Michael Ricci (@riccimike) April 7, 2020
Businesses – 313
Private Residences – 51
Open Public Spaces – 308
Houses of Worship – 12
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