The Brief
- Police cleared large groups of unsupervised teenagers from Becker Park in Crystal for three days in a row.
- Officers found toy guns, pepper spray and a taser after fights and disturbances broke out.
- Some community members are concerned about how the teenagers are being treated, but police say safety is their top priority.
CRYSTAL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Unsupervised teenagers gathered in large numbers at Becker Park in Crystal, leading to repeated police intervention over several days.
Police respond to ongoing disturbances at Becker Park
What we know:
Police say for three days, they cleared out large groups of unsupervised teenagers from Becker Park after fights and disturbances broke out. Officers say the recent warm weather may have contributed to the crowds.
Authorities found toy guns that shoot water gel beads, pepper spray and a taser at the park. Police say the teenagers used ride-share apps to get to the park, and once there, the situation became dangerous.…