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Akron Partygoers Attack Police

Akron Police

Akron police say some people in a crowd of 4 thousand near the University of Akron threw bottles at officers while they tried to break up several big parties early Sunday. Officers say they deployed tear gas and pepper spray to break up an event called ShermanFest. The organizer says there likely will not be another event next year.

The organizer says he hired extra security, checked IDs and put a fence around the location. Police say a dozen people who were arrested are scheduled to appear in court today. Several vehicles were damaged during the disturbance. No injuries are reported.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.