SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the Roller City incident that occurred on New Year’s Eve, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.
Just before 7p.m. Saturday, officers working an off-duty job at Roller City in the 3200 block of S. Meridian in Wichita were requested by the business to remove a disruptive guest from the facility, according to Officer Trevor Macy.
Management reported a 15-year-old girl had become upset and threatened staff at the business. Officers asked the girl to collect her belongings and leave. Still, she continued yelling threats toward employees and officers and refused to leave as a crowd gathered inside the business.
Officers repeatedly asked the girl to leave the business, and she attempted to strike an officer but missed. The officer then tried to take her into custody, and a physical altercation ensued.
During the altercation, as another officer assisted with attempting to take her into custody, a 16-year-old boy intervened by striking the second officer in the back of the head.
That officer then attempted to take the 16-year-old into custody, which resulted in an additional physical altercation. Officers requested additional patrol units to respond.
The 15-year-old and 16-year-old were both taken into custody and transported to Juvenile intake and assessment center.
The 15-year-old was booked on a requested charge of assault and one count of battery of a law enforcement officer, and one ordinance violation for aggressive and harassing contact. The 16- year-old was booked on a requested charge of battery of a law enforcement officer and two counts of obstruction, according to Macy.
The Wichita Police Department approached the Sheriff’s Office and requested assistance to avoid any perceived conflict.
After a preliminary review of the evidence, including the phone recording, the sheriff's investigators determined several witnesses to the incident didn’t provide a statement to law enforcement, according to Blick.
Investigators are asking that any individual who witnessed the incident, or citizen who knows of someone who witnessed the incident please contact the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office at 316 660-5300.
-------------