Eight people, all Arkansas State University students, were arrested late last night after Jonesboro Police responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex near the ASU campus. Police reports indicate 25 police units responded to a fight that broke out at an Obama victory party made up of about 200 students. However, students are saying the party was winding down and the fight started after police arrived. Bill Saddler, with Arkansas State Police, says ASP troopers in the area responded to calls for back-up, but Jonesboro PD had the situation under control once they arrived. Jonesboro Police could not comment this afternoon, but a press release is on the way. Maybe Jonesboro police officers were bummed about the McCain loss?
UPDATE: According to a Press Release from Jonesboro PD, two officers were attacked after they told the crowd to disperse. Both were taken to St. Bernard’s Hospital and treated for cuts, bruises and abrasions. Six students were charged with inciting a riot, one with failure to disperse and disorderly conduct. One student, Jeffrey Boyd, was charged with battery of an officer. Our question: what’s the harm in a little celebration? Thousands marched down Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. without incident.
ON THE JUMP: A blog reader adds info.