(NECN: Julie Loncich) – A talent show at Mount Ida College in Newton, Mass., ended in a large fight, resulted in heavy police presence and landed one student in court.
The fight broke out before 11 on Thursday night as 800 people gathered to watch a talent show put on by the diversity inclusion club. By the time officers arrived, only a 100 people -- including students and guests -- still lingered.
“A few people didn't calm down,” said Lt. Bruce Apotheker of the Newton Police Department. “They were acting disorderly. One of the individuals even bumped into the officer.”
That individual is 21-year-old Randy Carius. He is a Mt. Ida student and now faces a charge of assault and battery on a police officer. Three others received court summons. Newton police said it was an unusual disturbance on a normally quiet campus.
“What's very rare is for us to call for mutual aid because we have a pretty good-sized department,” Apotheker said.
