WYOMING, Mich. — Authorities in Wyoming are stepping up security at the Spring Carnival on Sunday after multiple large fights forced an early closure of the event on Saturday night.
In an effort to ensure the safety of carnival-goers, the Wyoming Department of Public Safety has increased police staffing for Sunday’s festivities. Lt. Andrew Koeller stated that while there is no specific information suggesting further issues, the decision to bolster the police presence was made out of an “abundance of caution.”
“We do not have any information there will be any issues today, but out of an abundance of caution, we increased staffing of officers dedicated to the event,” Lt. Koeller told News 8.
The Spring Carnival, held annually at Lamar Park, kicked off on Friday and is scheduled to run through April 20. However, Saturday evening saw several juveniles arrested after what authorities described as “multiple large fights” broke out. While no injuries were reported in connection with the altercations, the event was shut down earlier than planned.
Lt. Koeller noted that the cause of the fights remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. The juveniles arrested could face charges, pending a review by the prosecutor’s office.
As the carnival continues, local law enforcement remains vigilant to prevent any further disturbances. With heightened security in place, organizers and attendees alike are hopeful that the remainder of the event will proceed without incident.
