Over the weekend, several disruptive incidents took place downtown East Lansing and on Ann Street Plaza as students returned to the area, according to the East Lansing Police.
East Lansing Police Chief Jen Brown issued a statement on the events, saying in full:
“It was a very busy weekend with incidents that posed significant safety risks to our community members, including students, downtown businesses, and ELPD officers. ELPD was required to seek assistance from neighboring agencies, including Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety, Meridian Township Police Department, and Bath Township Police Department. Video footage shared by citizens shows large crowds were dispersed by officers after fights broke out on the plaza,”“I want to thank our…..