Chief defends Kent police

By Marilyn Miller

"Peach told reporters at a news conference Monday that an end-of-the-semester party got out of control when people started taunting and throwing rocks, bottles and cans at police officers. A bonfire also was set in the middle of East College Avenue..."

"Kent State University President Lester Lefton said Monday that university and community officials 'are exploring what happened and making plans to prevent an occurrence like this from happening in the future...'"

"'And while the events are disappointing, they only strengthen our efforts to work hand in hand with the city to aid in the growth of the Greater Kent community as we strive to be responsible neighbors...'"

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