Police seek help to curb violence at pop-up parties

The Dayton Police Department is asking for the community’s help to prevent violence associated with large, unpermitted “pop-up parties” and is actively investigating several related shootings.

Detectives are examining incidents on Old Orchard Avenue, Grafton Avenue, and Viola Drive that appear to be connected to these gatherings.

These pop-up parties are often advertised on social media, making them difficult for law enforcement to anticipate due to little or no advance notice.

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Over the past weekend, follow-up investigations found homes and vehicles struck by gunfire in connection with a pop-up party that led to a large fight and shots fired…

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