Rednecks Riot at Solomon's 7-11
SOLOMON'S ISLAND ---  Just before 1 am on Saturday, a state trooper called for help as a white male he was arresting busted up his police cruiser.  Other officers sped to his assistance when he reported he had a large crowd out of control at the 7-11 in Patuxent Plaza.  A white male fled from police towards the Holiday Inn.   Minutes later a citizen reported to police that a possible drunk driver nearly caused two wrecks while crossing the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge.  Calvert Sheriff Mike Evans reports more than a dozen arrests from a crowd of between 5,000 and 10,000 people.  The arrests began early for DWI and continued until late.  More arrests took place later for assault, cocaine possession, property destruction and a number of other offences not normally associated with tourism.  But this is the way the Calvert County Commissioners have decided to bring notoriety to Solomon's.  The annual boozefest celebrates the opening of the Tiki Bar.  The Calvert Commissioners provide free parking, free shuttle buses and police for the small bar as hordes of problem drinkers mix with those simply looking for a good time.  Solomon's residents report their yards turned into open air restrooms, with some couples fornicating on their lawns and their shrubs destroyed.   The local Republican Party has a lot to be proud of with the Calvert Commissioners who host this event.

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Today at Tiki

see large photo of boozefest attendees at previous Redneck Mardi Gras!
Aerial view of Solomon's Island