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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Drinking arrest Ignited Kent State Riots







KENT, Ohio — Police say a weekend brawl and riot near Kent State University in Ohio started with the arrest of a female for underage drinking.

Kent Police Chief James Peach said 50 people were arrested Saturday at the "College Fest.” The annual party is not an approved Kent State activity.

Fires were intentionally set. Peach said a large crowd chanted and challenged police and firefighters by throwing bottles, rocks and other items. Most of the people arrested were charged with misdemeanor counts of failure to disperse.

The police chief also said Monday that one police officer who responded, from nearby Lakemore, had a heart attack later at his home and died.

by the associted press

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