CSA after party follow up

Four Alfred State College students were arrested at the Caribbean Student Association Fashion Show after party on April 4 after a fight broke out in the Knight Club.

An Alfred University public safety officer witnessed Sir Aaron Taylor assaulting a female, which lead to the escalation of the brawl, head of public safety John Dougherty said.

Public safety members were in the Knight Club throughout the night to ensure security. At 2:20 a.m., officers at the event requested police backup. Police officers from the Alfred Police department and from the University Police at Alfred State arrived at the scene promptly. Students were evacuated from the Knight Club as police officers arrived to de-escalate the situation.

Taylor Conyers and Micheal Conyers were arrested for 2nd degree harassment, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Antonio Williams and Akeel Desarme were also arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

The four students were transported to the Alfred Police Station. They were then remanded to the Allegany County Jail, according to the Alfred Police Activity report.

Officers used pepper spray to restrain the offenders resisting arrest. One public safety officer suffered a minor injury in the brawl. No one was severely hurt.

In response to this incident, Dan Napolitano, Kathy Woughter and John Dougherty are revising the Knight Club’s Late Night Party Policy, which will be released soon. They will continue to work on and revise this new policy in order to ensure a safe environment for students. Public Safety members will continue to be on site during all Knight Club events. Only AU students will be admitted.

“[We’re] not going to give up,” said Dan Napolitano who is determined to make a successful new policy.