Amherst Police responded this evening to a report of an assault involving several juveniles at Sprenger Park, located near the Five Points intersection.
According to initial scanner reports, three to five children were allegedly involved in an incident in which another child was physically assaulted and thrown into a body of water within the park. The Amherst Police Department quickly deployed a drone to search the wooded area north of the park, where the group was believed to have fled.
Officers established a perimeter, and within an hour, all five individuals were located and detained. No names have been released due to the ages of those involved. As of the time of this report, the condition of the child who was assaulted has not been officially disclosed, and no formal charges have been announced.
Eyewitnesses online praised Amherst’s rapid response, particularly the effective use of drone technology in coordinating the search. “Nice fast work by Amherst PD and an A+ to the drone pilot,” one commenter posted.
The community conversation surrounding the event has been active online, with many residents expressing concern about safety in public parks and accountability among youth. Law enforcement has not released further details but confirmed that all individuals involved are now accounted for.
Lorain Daily will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available from official sources.