Police dole out hundreds of tickets during Queen's homecoming weekend

Homecoming at Queen's University was marked by a heavier police presence this weekend in Kingston, resulting in double the number of tickets and charges.

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A total of 330 tickets and charges were laid in relation to homecoming weekend, as well as 33 arrests, according to Kingston police.Most of the offences were violations of theLiquorLicense Act.

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Last year there were just 166 charges. There were also 14 traffic-related charges this year, compared to just four last year.

Kingston Police said they worked with the city and university to ensure a safe weekend, and said dozens of additional officers were on duty to monitor the festivities.