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Police in the United States make arrests and apply fines to those who violate social distancing orders

2020-04-01T18:00:26.700Z


Despite being under confinement orders, the Police in several states of the country have imposed fines and arrested those who have violated the confinement laws and resist keeping any ...


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(CNN) - Across the United States, people are under strict orders to follow social distancing guidelines to reduce the risk of the coronavirus spreading.

To comply with new confinement orders, many people have postponed their planned celebrations, from birthdays to weddings. Others have canceled major trips. Theaters have closed their doors, concerts and festivals have been canceled, and restaurants only make home deliveries or take-away orders.

But, some people have ignored the recommendation of the Donald Trump government and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to avoid mass gatherings and keep their distance from others. As a result, some local officials are cracking down.

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Church services

In Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, a large group of people gathered at River at the Tampa Bay church for Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's services.

The pastor, who was arrested Monday and accused of illegal gathering and violating emergency health rules, organized the services despite public orders urging residents to stay home.

"His reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said at a press conference. "In addition to endangering thousands of residents who can interact with them."

Howard-Browne is not the only pastor to defy orders to flatten the pandemic curve.

On Tuesday, police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana issued a misdemeanor subpoena on six counts of violating the governor's executive order prohibiting large gatherings.

Spell, who told CNN he believes the coronavirus pandemic is "politically motivated," said his services on March 22 at the Life Tabernacle Church attracted about 1,000 people.

"Instead of showing the strength and resilience of our community during this difficult time, Spell has chosen to embarrass us with his own promotion," said Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran in a statement Tuesday.

Louisiana has been hit hard by coronavirus cases, with at least 239 deaths, according to CNN's United States case count. Some models predict that the state could be the next epicenter of the virus.

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Wedding

Several people in New Jersey continued their wedding festivities even after the state restricted large gatherings, according to the New Jersey Attorney General.

In Lakewood, Police broke into two weddings held on different days. The wedding hosts, Shaul Kuperwasser and Eliyohu Zaks, were charged with disruption of public order for holding a wedding in violation of the emergency order that prohibited large gatherings.

Within days of the state issuing a confinement order, another wedding host, Meir Gruskin, was charged after holding the meeting at his home on March 24.

In New Jersey, there are at least 18,696 confirmed cases of covid-19, and at least 267 coronavirus-related deaths, according to CNN's count.

Home parties

Police are also cracking down on house parties. In New Jersey, Police dissolved a party of more than 30 people after responding to a noise complaint in Penns Grove last weekend, the state attorney general said in a statement.

Partygoers were seen making videos and posting them on social media, according to the New Jersey attorney general. The party's host, Jacquon Jones, was charged with disorderly conduct for holding a large party in violation of the emergency order prohibiting large gatherings.

The fines and penalties for violating orders differ by state.

In Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan said those who violate the stay-at-home order could face a misdemeanor and be jailed for up to a year or fined $ 5,000.

In New York, residents who violate social distancing rules face fines ranging from $ 250 to $ 500, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.

- CNN's Daniel Burke, Jeremy Grisham, Jamiel Lynch and Melanie Schuman contributed to this report.

Source: cnnespanol

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