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4 arrested, 3 officers assaulted at unsanctioned CIAA events

By Stephanie Tinoco
By Stephanie Tinoco

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three police officers were assaulted and four people were arrested at unsanctioned CIAA events Friday night in Charlotte.

Dakota Adams, 24, and Jeremy Tucker, 23, were arrested after assaulting an officer at Rooftop 210 in the Epicenter. The officer was not injured.

(Jeremy Tucker, Dakota Adams)

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At the same club, an officer suffered a laceration to his face in an assault. Ali Miller, 24, was arrested in that incident.

A third officer was assaulted at All-American Pub in South End. That officer was not hurt, but Morgan Lashley, 29, was arrested.

Both Rooftop 210 and All-American Pub were advertising to CIAA fans. Rooftop 210 promoted a party Friday night, while All-American Pub is hosting private events for CIAA fans.

(Morgan Lashley, Ali Miller)

Police have been cracking down on unsanctioned events during the CIAA basketball tournament since violence has been an issue at those events.

The weekend has been about more than just basketball, it’s also a time for CIAA fans to party in the Queen City.

Officers said no major incidents have happened with any major venues associated with the tournament.

As the CIAA Tournament wraps up, the city will review safety and security to evaluate any changes that need to be made for future events.

During last year's tournament, more than 100 shots were fired on North Caldwell Street in uptown.

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