‘Zero tolerance’: Man cited after setting off fireworks in Elyria

*Attached video: Elyria designates officers for fireworks complaints

ELYRIA, Ohio (WJW) – A man was issued a citation Tuesday for illegally setting off fireworks in Elyria Tuesday night.

According to a press release from the Elyria Police Department , an officer arrived in the area of Greely Street and Longford Avenue after numerous complaints about fireworks being discharged.

The officer at the scene was told by residents in the area that a home on Longford Avenue was where the fireworks were being set off two nights in a row.

The officer spoke with the man who violated the Elyria fireworks ordinance, who admitted to setting them off. The man, Kevin Mcie, told police he was done for the night and had no other fireworks left.

Mcie was told about the city’s zero tolerance for fireworks and was issued a criminal citation. He was advised of his mandatory court appearance on July 10 at 10 a.m., according to the release.

“Mcie was polite, cooperative, respectful and apologetic throughout the police encounter resulting in him being cited,” the release said.

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