EUGENE, Ore. - Police in Oregon are calling an off-campus drinking party an "embarrassment" after responding officers were pelted with bottles and cans.
Eugene officers responded to the very large party, estimated to have up to 1,000 people, Saturday. Cops said the party started at 10 a.m.
and officers came on the scene more than an hour after. Authorities said hundreds of people were reported to be blocking the entire roadway, spreading into travel lanes and onto neighboring properties.
They said many of the guests were underaged drinkers, college-aged individuals and middle-aged parents. RELATED: Manassas man who allegedly hit woman in face with charcuterie board turns self inWhen police responded, officers said they had glass bottles and canned food thrown at them as they were trying to disperse the crowd. "Something like this is a complete embarrassment for the people who engaged in that party," Chief Chris Skinner said on the department's Facebook page. "We all understand the excitement Spring brings but these irresponsible individuals, including parents and their college-aged children should be ashamed.