Thirteen Clarion University students face charges following a brawl at an intramural basketball game April 15 at the Student Recreation Center.
A hearing will be held May 6 before District Magistrate Duane L. Quinn for 12 students, and a separate hearing will be held in Knox for one student, according to information filed with the district magistrate.
The game was for the championship of intramural basketball and involved a team of university basketball players and a team of university football players.
Melvin Dixon of Philadelphia was charged with riot, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, obscene language or gesture.
Charged with disorderly conduct and harassment were Joseph Long of Pittsburgh and Matthew Long of Pittsburgh.
Others facing charges of riot, disorderly conduct and obstructing administration of the law were Andre Martin of Philadelphia, Lamar Gary of Philadelphia,
Damon Brockington of Philadelphia, Willie Goldwire of McKees Rocks, Patrick Parker of New York, Jeffery Joyner of Philadelphia, Shameel Carty of New
York, Braheem Foy of Philadelphia and Tarran Prince also of Philadelphia. Donovan Norman of Aliquippa was charged with disorderly conduct, according to police reports.
Police reported the incident occurred after a fight broke out following a foul on a play by the football team.
Joseph Long and Matthew Long allegedly shoved Patrick Parker, and spectators rushed to the basketball court causing a riot, according to police reports.
The fight dispersed when Clarion Borough Police arrived to investigate. Once outside the recreation center, Dixon allegedly resisted questioning by a police officer, and another fight broke loose.
A group of males, defending Dixon, began harassing police, according to police reports.
Dixon allegedly instructed the others to attack the officers, and Police Officer Rein Pold sprayed Dixon with mace, which quickly caused the accused to cease, according to police reports.
Police arrested Dixon and called for medical assistance. Dixon was treated at the scene and released into police custody, according to police reports.
