WESTLAND, Mich. – Wayne Westland School District is implementing new rules to its remaining football home games after multiple juveniles were arrested and officers were allegedly assaulted following one of its high school’s homecoming games on Friday.
On Friday, Sept. 27, after John Glenn High School’s homecoming game ended just after 7:30 p.m., crowds began leaving the game into the school parking lot. While people were leaving, police said multiple fights started between juveniles.
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According to Westland police, officers tried to keep the situation under control. As officers were trying to break up the fights, multiple officers were allegedly assaulted—with one police said was punched multiple times and another being diagnosed with a concussion and strain to her neck muscles.
Police said one of the officers assaulted also had their bodycams stolen. The bodycam was later recovered after investigators found the alleged thief.
Twelve juveniles were arrested—two of those juveniles are facing charges of assault and battery on a police officer. Police said the investigations into others who may have been involved are still ongoing.
During a meeting on Monday, Sept. 30, the Westland Police Department Administration and the Wayne Westland Community School District Administration put the following rules in place for all the remaining football home games.
- Guest Limitations: All football players, band members, and cheerleaders will be permitted to bring five guests to the games
- Guest Submission: Players, band members, and cheerleaders must submit the names of their guests to their coach or director by Thursday before the game.
- Ticket Purchase: All guests listed must purchase a ticket through GoFan, or have a KLAA or family pass and present a photo ID at the entrance.
- Adult Supervision: All minors attending the game MUST have an adult present.
- Spectator Restrictions: No other spectators will be allowed to attend the games until further notice.
Anyone with further information that could help the Westland Police Department’s investigation can call (734) 722-9600.
