Vandals hit restrooms at Partidge Lake

Fremont police officers are doing more patrols at Partridge Lake Beach due to ongoing issues with vandalism there this season.

The beach opened for the season on May 24.

Incidents began occurring there on May 26, said Village Clerk Michelle McClone.

Vandalism has occurred inside the restrooms.

A toilet was broken.

The area where the toilet paper is stored was broken into.

Toilets were plugged with toilet paper.

Soap and air fresheners have been taken.

Air fresheners were smashed and smeared on walls and ceilings.

Village officials believe the incidents are taking place in the evening.

The beach and park are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This is not the first time the village has had issues at the beach.

Two years ago, the village board discussed how to deal with youth being at the beach after hours.

It decided to have police officers place a chain across the entrance when the beach is closed.