University of Dayton to work with city, prosecutors, on possible charges of 6 arrested Saturday

DAYTON — The University of Dayton Public Safety said they will be working with the city and county prosecutor’s office on potential charges to those arrested following Saturday’s large gathering, according to University of Dayton officials.

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Officers arrested at least six people while breaking up a large crowd gathering on Lowes Street late Saturday afternoon as students were celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, a week after they got back on campus from spring break.

Students were warned before the weekend that “violations of University expectations or applicable laws” could result in charges, fines and other disciplinary action, including expulsion, University of Dayton officials told News Center 7.

The University of Dayton said it cannot discuss specific student discipline or medical information due to federal privacy laws.

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They also said a number of people present Saturday were non-students and visitors.

“While a significant majority of the people on campus Saturday were respectful of our community standards, those that were not put their safety and the safety of others in jeopardy,” said University of Dayton officials.

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The University of Dayton said they appreciated the work Saturday of law enforcement and first responders who helped UD Public Safety.

We will continue to provide updates of this developing story.

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Here is the full statement the University of Dayton released to News Center 7:

“As a follow-up to Saturday’s large gathering in the south student neighborhood, University of Dayton public safety will be conferring with the city and county prosecutor offices regarding potential citations or charges for those arrested Saturday afternoon.

The University cannot discuss specific student discipline or medical information because of federal privacy laws. But students were warned before the weekend that violations of University expectations or applicable laws could result in criminal charges, fines, and a range of disciplinary actions, including expulsion. We are also aware that a number of people present Saturday were non-students and visitors.

While a significant majority of the people on campus Saturday were respectful of our community standards, those that were not put their safety and the safety of others in jeopardy.

We appreciate all our law enforcement partners and first responders who assisted UD Public Safety on Saturday.”