Mall Melee: Providence Police Make Multiple Arrests Breaking Up Fight With Over 100 Juveniles
Monday, November 29, 2021
Providence police were called to Providence Place Mall Saturday night for a report of a large disturbance.
According to police, there were over 100 juveniles involved in the melee.
Multiple backup units were called in to respond to the reportedly disruptive crowd.
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About Incident
Shortly before 7 PM on Saturday, police responded to the mall for a report of a large fight.
Upon arrival, a female juvenile told police she was pepper-sprayed in the face by a male juvenile.
According to police, the male juvenile was arrested and police confiscated the pepper spray in his posession; the female juvenile was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.
Police reported that multiple people then began to yell at police and instigate the crowd in an attempt to block officers from performing their duties; multiple units were called in for backup.
Three juveniles in total were arrested and turned over to the Youth Service Bureau for charging.
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There have recently been numerous large-scale disturbances in the city that have required significant police resources to address.
Earlier in November, a video obtained by GoLocal showed a crowd of dozens of people watching a group vandalizing a car. The incident reportedly occurred at 97 Pembroke Street — just off Eaton Street and Providence College’s campus.
In September, Providence police responded to reports of a large crowd gathered on Dupont Drive -- where shots were reportedly fired soon after police arrived.
It marked the latest incident where police were called to break up a large crowd that soon escalated and required additional backup.
In July, Providence police responded to a Sayles Street melee.
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