Officials seek power to shut down big parties, other events

The county wants to adopt new rules aimed at shutting down large parties after multiple shots were fired during an event at a Center Grove area golf course this month.

Sheriff Doug Cox and county attorney Kathleen Hash are working on a public nuisance ordinance, which would allow the sheriff to stop large parties that could pose a safety hazard to people attending and surrounding homes and businesses.

Cox wanted the county to have local rules after at least 15 shots were fired at a large party at Walnut Ridge Golf Course. One person was injured, and bullets hit a window at the golf course and two vehicles, Cox said.

“It’s unacceptable for us to tolerate that behavior in Johnson County,” he said.

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