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APD Charge Teen in Perkins Park Brawl
Akron Police say they've charged a teenager in connection to the brawl and riot that was caught on camera Sunday night at Perkins Park in West Akron.
According to reports, the 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday evening. He tried to run from police when they attempted to detain him.
The teen is the first to be charged in the fight that was recorded by a neighborhood resident. That resident told News 5 that the park has been a problem for some time now, saying there's always fighting, drinking, partying, and even drug dealing going on.
Police say they monitor the park and respond to the calls they get regarding illegal activity at the park.
The teen's name has not been released. Witnesses reportedly told police he was one of the instigators of the fight. He's been charged with obstructing official business and instigating a fight.