Five teenagers were arrested and charged with various crimes in connection with the Sept. 1 fight at the Bethesda Metro following a high school football game between Walter Johnson and Bethesda-Chevy Chase high schools.
They are all juveniles. However, one was charged as an adult.
More arrests are expected, according to Montgomery County Police.
Kharon Crosby, 16, of Bethesda, faces charges of armed robbery and second-degree assault.
Two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, were charged as juveniles with robbery and second-degree assault. Two 15-year-olds face first-degree assault charges, according to Montgomery County Police.
All five teens are high school students. Police said they were not releasing the names of the schools they attend.
A video of the assault surfaced on social media, drawing the attention of police. Detectives identified the suspects with the assistance of Montgomery County Public School leaders.
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation.
The incident took place following a Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson football game, where three accused teens allegedly assaulted and robbed other teenage victims.
A male victim, along with a parent, reported the assault to police the night of the incident.
Anyone with information related to this case should contact the MCPD’s 2nd District Investigative Section at (240) 773-6710.
No one takes any pleasure in seeing young people getting arrested. However, what was observed Friday was unacceptable and people got hurt. Hopefully this opens additional avenues for these young people to access resources and learn from these mistakes. (1/2) https://t.co/NE41u5lpyR
— Earl Stoddard PhD, MPH, CEM (@EarlStoddard) September 8, 2023
