Public Intoxication and Nuisance Parties Top Weekend VEISHEA Reports
More than 60 people were arrested from 3 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Sunday.
More than 60 people were arrested on more than 80 charges during this year's VEISHEA weekend according to a report compiled by the Ames Police Department. The arrests were tabulated from 3 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Sunday. Ames police arrested a total of 62 people on 84 charges. VEISHEA is a week long celebration of Iowa State University that draws the most visitors during the weekend for festivities. Ames Police CMDR. Jim Robinson of the Ames Police Department said there is a stark contract between VEISHEA's days and nights. “VEISHEA during the day is a highlight of the community and a highlight of the university,” Robinson said citing the parade and the cherry pies as examples. “During the night VEISHEA takes on a different face,” Robinson…
