SUMMIT COUNTY — Police officers responded to an Ohio high school for reports of fights Friday evening.
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The Akron Police Department told CBS affiliate WOIO-19 that officers were called at approximately 7:30 p.m. by an officer working security at Ellet High School for fights breaking out at the high school football game.
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Several units were needed to disperse the crowd of minors as multiple fights continued to break out.
Police told WOIO-19 that the school officials decided to end the game in the third quarter due to safety concerns.
During the incident, one 15-year-old boy was arrested and taken to the Summit County Juvenile Center for the following charges:
- Disorderly conduct
- Obstructing official business
- Resisting arrest
WOIO-19 reached out to Akron Public Schools for more information and is waiting to hear back.
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