OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says its deputies made 15 arrests over the weekend during its increased patrols to crack down on house parties.The sheriff’s office said the uptick in deputy patrols is to address the violence that has stemmed from out-of-hand gatherings and to help preserve public safety.
Such parties during the past few months have resulted in multiple violent incidents including shootings and at least one homicide, according to officials.[TRENDING: How to turn off Facebook election reminders | Big rig with police lights pulling over drivers | Voter Guide 2020]Deputies increased patrols Friday and Saturday and were able to stop two large parties and several smaller ones.