Crime & Safety
Three Transported for Dehydration, None Arrested at Tuesday's Concerts
Despite large crowds, hot temperatures and loud bands; the people that attended Warped Tour at Merriweather on Tuesday were generally well behaved, according to police and fire officials.
There were and thousands of young people at the Vans Warped Tour music festival at on Tuesday, but no one was arrested, according to Howard County Police.
Three concert-goers were transported to for dehydration, but no one was in serious condition, according to Jackie Cutler, a spokesperson for the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.
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Bryce Buell, a police spokesperson, said traffic was heavy around Merriweather from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, but wasn't a problem during other times. He said for full coverage for traffic and safety, the show resulted in $23,558.40 in police overtime.
Up to to attend the rock and alternative music festival that lasted from noon until around 10 p.m. on Tuesday and featured over 40 bands. Merriweather officials have not immediately responded to a request for the official number of attendees.
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