Police warn people not to ‘Wake & Bake’ in their parks

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — City of South Fulton Police are telling people not to light up in their parks.

The police department posted on Facebook “Please don’t ‘Wake & Bake’ in our parks.”

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Police say a Park Ranger Unit noticed what they described as a suspicious car at Cedar Grove Park.

Investigators say they noticed a strong odor of suspected marijuana.

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Police posted they detained the person in the car and found marijuana and a gun.

The man was given a citation and a court date and released, according to police.

City of South Fulton Police say the Park Ranger Unit is responsible for patrolling our city parks to ensure a safe and positive environment for their citizens.

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