UPDATE: 5:49 p.m.
PEORIA, Ill. — Yet another teenage suspect has been taken into custody in connection with last week’s massive fight at Peoria Stadium, which police believed to initially involve up to 11 juvenile suspects.
As of Friday evening, Police had taken 10 juvenile suspects into custody.
According to an updated news release, PPD Public Information Officer Semone Roth says officers arrested their latest suspect, a 16-year-old male, and once again brought initial charges of Mob Action against the teen.
All of the suspects taken into custody so far have been between the ages of 15 and 17 and all have been transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.
All have been students in enrolled in PPS District 150.
Police say there will be more arrests announced as an investigation into last week’s brawl continues.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
PEORIA, Ill. — Another teenager has been arrested for the brawl at Peoria Stadium last Friday night during Peoria High School’s season opener football game with Metamora.
Peoria Police say on Thursday, detectives arrested a 16-year-old male for Mob Action. The juvenile is a District 150 student.
He was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center following his arrest.
This incident is still under investigation and police say more arrests are expected.
Since Monday, Peoria Police have arrested eight other District 150 students in connection with the fight at Peoria Stadium.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident, is asked to contact Peoria Police Juvenile Detective Irving at (309) 494-8368, tip411 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at (309) 673-9000.
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