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Kissimmee lays down law for ‘Pokemon Go' players

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Government leaders in Kissimmee have released a set of guideline for “Pokemon Go” players swarming Lakefront Park, warning that some violations could result in arrests.

Police have been working to control the large crowds that have been going to the park since the extremely popular game was released on July 6.

The city already addressed parking issues, telling "Pokemon Go" players that they have to park in three designated lots or their cars may get ticketed.

Read: Pokemon Go guidelines for Lakefront Park

Kissimmee went a step further Wednesday, releasing a list of guidelines in hopes of keeping players in line.

The park usually closes at 10 p.m., but the popularity of "Pokemon Go" has driven people to stay out playing the game until 3 a.m. or later, area residents said.

Some residents have complained that some players were trespassing on their property while playing the game.

In the guidelines, the city asked "Pokemon Go" players to respect people who live near Lakefront Park by keeping the noise down.

Players were also told not to ring doorbells or park in, or block, residents’ driveways.

The guidelines reminded food vendors that without a proper permit, they cannot legally sell food or drinks in the park.

“If the above guidelines are not followed, you could be subject to being trespassed, given a citation, charged with a crime or even arrested,” the guidelines warned.

See map below for the location of Lakefront Park parking lots, PokeStops gyms and information on some of the different Pokemon caught and seen by players at the park.
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