ORLANDO, Fla. — Update 5:04 p.m.:
More than 1,000 teenagers gathered at ICON Park Saturday evening for a planned “teen takeover” that led to multiple fights and arrests, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff John Mina said deputies knew about the gathering in advance through social media monitoring and had a command presence on scene. In total, 54 deputies responded.
The sheriff’s office said the juveniles’ ages ranged from 13 to 16.
“We were aware in advance that this could happen, because we monitor social media as well,” Mina said.
Authorities say several fights broke out throughout the park, leading to nine arrests. Charges include battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence, resisting without violence, and trespass after warning.
Two deputies suffered minor injuries while breaking up fights.
“One fell on her shoulder and one twisted an ankle,” Mina said.
Mina said the gathering was not tied to a promoter and instead spread organically among teenagers online.
Deputies said they eventually cleared the park. Officials say they are already aware of another planned gathering on May 9 and will be prepared.
“We will have dozens and dozens of deputy sheriffs there,” Mina said. “We will have transport vans ready to take you away in handcuffs if you break the law.”
Original Story:
Deputies in Orange County responded to a wild scene at Icon Park over the weekend.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a planned “takeover” at Icon Park on Saturday evening, where more than 1,000 teenagers had gathered.
Deputies said several fights broke out, leading to nine arrests and two deputies being hurt.
Officials said the injured deputies were treated and released from a hospital.
Investigators said they were made aware of the event that happened around 7:30 p.m. at the popular entertainment complex and attraction area on International Drive.
Deputies said they responded in large numbers to the scene, broke up altercations, and assisted in directing the large crowd out of the area.
Officials confirmed with Channel 9 that a total of nine arrests were made during the incident.
The charges included battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence, resisting an officer without violence, and trespass after warning.
Channel 9 is gathering more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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