More than 150 fireworks calls, no citations over Fourth of July in Eugene, Springfield

Eugene and Springfield police fielded dozens of fireworks complaints over the Fourth of July holiday but issued zero citations.

“To maximize public safety, officers utilized a strategy centered on high-visibility patrols, deterrence, and communication,” Springfield Deputy Chief George Crolly said in a statement Friday, July 10.

In Eugene, police leaders said emergencies kept officers too busy to respond to all fireworks complaints.

Springfield fireworks

Unlike Eugene, Springfield allows legal consumer fireworks to be fired off on the July Fourth holiday…

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