East Liverpool High School football game altercation leads to arrest

A 19-year-old male is in custody at the Columbiana County Jail following an altercation during an East Liverpool High School football game at Patterson Field. The incident occurred while the team was playing Brooke.

According to reports, the altercation took place in a men's bathroom, prompting the victim to seek assistance from a nearby officer. East Liverpool Fire Department EMTs provided medical care and transported the victim to a hospital.

The East Liverpool Police Department is currently investigating the matter. While dispatchers initially indicated the incident involved a juvenile, the suspect is identified as a 19-year-old male.

East Liverpool City School District Superintendent Jonathan Ludwig stated that the safety of students, staff, and families is the district's highest priority. The district noted that law enforcement is present at all home games and will work with local agencies to review safety measures. Counselors and support staff will be made available to students on Monday, October 26.