The Pineville Police Department is advising residents that a social media post describing a fictional event in Pineville is circulating online and incorrectly identifies the department as the media contact.
In a statement released Sunday, the department said the post is satirical in nature and is not associated with, endorsed by or connected to the Pineville Police Department in any way.
Officials encouraged the public to verify information before sharing it on social media or accepting it as fact.
The department reminded residents to use caution when viewing content online, noting that not everything shared on the internet is accurate.
Police did not identify the specific post but issued the clarification after becoming aware of its circulation on social media platforms.
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Pineville Police Department issued a statement regarding an incident at the former Pineville cannery site involving local resident Casey Saucier Piazza.
According to the statement, Pineville Police Department officers took Piazza into custody earlier in the evening following an incident at the condemned property. Officers reported that Piazza was inside the structure and had located and retrieved three neighborhood children who had wandered into the building while playing hide-and-seek.
The department noted that while the children were safely returned, the investigation determined that Piazza entered the property despite posted no trespassing signs, scaled a perimeter fence, and used a flashlight she reportedly kept for emergency use.
A department spokesperson said that while the community’s concern for local youth is appreciated, entering condemned structures is not advised. The spokesperson also noted that Piazza was booked for trespassing and later released, and that she reportedly continued sketching the building while in the back of a patrol unit.
The children were safely returned to their homes following the incident.
The Pineville Police Department reminded residents that if they encounter unsafe situations, they should contact law enforcement rather than enter dangerous or restricted areas.