Penn State's Big Win Over Ohio State Leads To Post-Game Rioting
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (CBS) -- Penn State's big win over conference rival Ohio State was cause for an even bigger celebration. But authorities say the party that followed Saturday's victory led to vandalism and at least one injury.
After the Nittany Lions' 24-21 upset win over the second ranked Buckeyes, police say thousands of fans gathered in the 200 block of East Beaver Street. They say the crowd, which consisted mostly of college students, damaged several street lights and street signs, and started small fires in the street.
Authorities say during the celebration one vehicle was damaged and one person was injured when he was struck in the head with a bottle. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
It took police approximately two hours to clear the streets and they say several arrests are pending.
No officers were injured during the incident.
Police in State College are asking for the help of the public. Authorities are asking that anyone who may have taken pictures or video of any crime being committed during the riot, to hand them over to authorities.
Pictures and videos can be submitted to policemedia@statecollegepa.us. Anonymous tips can also be made to authorities through the department's website.
