The Cleveland Division of Police issued a New Year’s Eve safety reminder, advocating for residents to bring in the new year securely and lawfully. In a statement obtained from the official Cleveland Division of Police Facebook page, the public is warned against the risks of celebratory gunfire and reminded of the legalities regarding fireworks in the city.
Understanding the hazards of stray bullets and the chaos that ensues, the Cleveland Division of Police underlines an important message: “Celebratory gunfire is dangerous. What goes up, must come down and can cause serious injury or even death.” This cautionary advisory extends to the use of fireworks, which remain illegal within city limits because of their propensity to inflame both injuries and fires…