Police Called On Teens Over 'Safer At Home' Rules

WHITEFISH BAY, WI — Police were called on a group of teens that was playing a variety of outdoor sports on Friday after a concerned citizen thought they were in violation of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' "safer-at-home" order, which limits certain types of social gathering and travel.

According to Whitefish Bay police call logs, officers were sent to the area of Whitefish Bay High School just before 5 p.m. on March 27 on a report of a group of 10 or more teens playing football, and not adhering to the "safer at home" order.

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Police said an officer saw at least two separate of groups each numbering five or fewer playing soccer and other sports.

Police said one group left while police were monitoring the area, and that police did not interact with the people who were enjoying the outside.

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