City of Wichita v. Smith

Pierron, J.:

Scott A. Smith appeals the conviction of a violation of a noise ordinance of the City of Wichita (City).

On January 18,2002, at about 11:30 p.m., Harlin and Janet Gray called the Wichita Police to complain about the excessive noise coming from a business establishment known as “Central Brews and Blues” (Club). The officer reported the music from the club could be heard while standing inside the front room of the Grays’ residence. Gray’s affidavit stated he had heard loud noises from rock bands from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. continuously for years. The officer contacted Smith, who…