Cops pelted with bottles at ‘out-of-control’ 1,000-person party, Oregon police say

Police had to shut down an ”out of control” party involving up to 1,000 people Saturday, April 23, in Eugene, Oregon authorities reported.

Some party-goers pelted officers with glass bottles and canned goods, Eugene police said in a news release.

“Something like this is a complete embarrassment for the people who engaged in that party,” Police Chief Chris Skinner said in a statement.

Officers were called to 16th Avenue at 11 a.m. about a large party that began around 10 a.m., police said.

They found people “blocking the entire roadway, spreading into the travel lanes and spreading onto neighboring properties” around a three-story apartment building, police said.

Party-goers included underage drinkers, college-age students and some parents, police said.

“We all understand the excitement Spring brings but these irresponsible individuals, including parents and their college-aged children, should be ashamed,” Skinner said in the release.

It took police until 1 p.m. to finish breaking up the party, police told KATU. No arrests were made. The party delayed police responses to other calls, Skinner said.

This story was originally published April 24, 2022 at 8:20 AM.