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 Another 28 people were issued summonses since violence broke out
on Saturday morning during an annual party known as the "Barney
Blowout," near the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
The Amherst Police Department said officers brought the situation
under control and made final arrests around 4 a.m. EDT Sunday.
"The party had become dangerous and out of control," a police
spokesman said. "As officers began to disperse the crowd, they were
again met with glass bottles, full beer cans, rocks and snowballs
being thrown at them."
The gathering, traditionally held the last Saturday before Spring
Break, brought thousands of students from campus onto surrounding
streets, Amherst police said.
St. Patrick's Day is March 17.
Some revelers threw bottles, bricks and other items into crowds of
partygoers, and there was damage reported to cars, street lights and
other property, police added.
No serious injuries were reported, but several people suffered minor
injuries, authorities said.
Four Amherst officers received minor injuries from thrown objects
and combative people, Amherst police said. The police also used
pepper spray at times.
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Those arrested face charges including failure to disperse and
inciting a riot, and three for assault with a deadly weapon. Other
charges included disorderly conduct, liquor law violations, breaking
and entering, and assault and battery on an officer.
The University of Massachusetts condemned the disruptive actions of
the "Blarney Blowout" participants. The school will review incidents
involving arrested students, who are subject to expulsion or
suspension, spokesman Ed Blaguszewski said in a statement.
(Reporting by Victoria Cavaliere; editing by G Crosse)
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