Plainfield Police Seize 650 Toilet Paper Rolls as Homecoming Pranks Trigger Double-Digit Calls
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 20
Plainfield Police Seize 650 Toilet Paper Rolls as Homecoming Pranks Trigger Double-Digit Calls
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 20
Summary
Plainfield police said they intercepted 650 rolls of toilet paper allegedly headed for neighborhood homes near Plainfield North High School after two nights of escalating homecoming-prank complaints.
Double-digit calls for service came in on both Monday and Tuesday during a two-hour window after 7 p.m., with residents reporting toilet paper, eggs, ketchup and detergent pods thrown at homes and vehicles.
Groups of 20 to 25 people wearing hoodies and ski masks were arriving in several vehicles at once to "cause chaos," police said, adding some targets had no connection to students and included families with small children.
Police said the disruptions were diverting officers from a structure fire, a DUI arrest, crashes, protection-order violations and a mental health crisis; the department did not say where the rolls were found or whether anyone was arrested.
Ahead of homecoming week, the department had already announced a zero-tolerance policy, warning that trespassing, property damage and dangerous pranks could lead to criminal charges.