A 15-year-old and 16-year-old were booked on several counts, including battery of a law enforcement officer, after they got into a physical altercation with Wichita Police officers.
The incident took place just before 7 p.m. Saturday at Roller City, located in the 3200 block of S. Meridian. WPD officers working an off-duty job at the facility were asked by the business to remove a 15-year-old girl who had become upset and threatened staff. Officers repeatedly asked the girl to collect her belongings and leave but she continued yelling threats toward employees and officers and refused to leave as a crowd gathered inside the business. The girl attempted to strike an officer but missed. When the officer tried to take her into custody, a physical altercation ensued.
A second officer assisted, but a 16-year-old boy struck him in the back of the head. Another physical altercation ensued as the second officer attempted to take the 16-year-old into custody. Officers requested additional patrol units to respond.
The two teens were taken into custody and transported to the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center.
The 15-year-old was booked for one count of assault, one count of battery of a law enforcement officer, and one ordinance violation for aggressive and harassing contact.
The 16-year-old was booked for one count of battery of a law enforcement officer and two counts of obstruction.
Wichita Police are investigating the incident, along with video footage circulating on social media that shows a portion of the incident. They ask if anyone witnessed the events that took place, or has additional video footage to contact the WPD Investigations division at 316-268-4407 or email Police at policeweb@wichita.gov.