6 Arrested In Inner Harbor After Reports Of Juveniles Fighting
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Six people were arrested after reports of juvenile fighting and heavy police presence in the area of Light St and E. Pratt St near the Inner Harbor.
There is a large pedestrian presence in the area of Light St & E Pratt St, near the Inner Harbor, causing traffic delays. If you are planning to travel in that area, allow for additional time.
— Baltimore City OEM (@BaltimoreOEM) May 26, 2019
#WJZ Heavy police presence in and around the Inner Harbor with reports of juveniles fighting pic.twitter.com/QlzoZQMmis
— Pat Warren (@PatWarrenMedia_) May 26, 2019
Baltimore Fraternal Order of Police tweeted #CityinCrisis, saying they were monitoring the situation. At one point it appeared they had closed off the area from the harbor to buildings inside.
Monitoring the problem at the Inner Harbor tonight. A dangerous situation for our members and unaware citizens. #CityinCrisis
— Baltimore City FOP (@FOP3) May 26, 2019
There are no reports on any injuries at this time. Witnesses said they believed the fights were serious, while others didn't realize anything was happening at all, one person said they thought there was a parade.
"There were people of all ages running amok just hitting people, and then they'd try to split in different directions to get away from the cops," A witness said.
By 11 p.m. most officers appeared to have left the area and the situation had calmed down.
Later Saturday night, Baltimore City FOP tweeted this statement.
To our officers at the Harbor tonight:
— Baltimore City FOP (@FOP3) May 26, 2019
Protect each other and don't fall into the trap that they are only kids. Some are criminals! Keep the current policies and Consent Decree in mind. If ordered to arrest put the name of the on-scene Commander in all reporting.
Mike Mancuso