Coach arrested after multiple fights break out at youth football game: CPD

CLEARWATER, Fla. - A youth football coach from Gainesville has been arrested after multiple fights broke out at a youth football game at the Countryside Sports Complex in Clearwater, according to police.

Courtesy: Mike Callanan

The backstory:

Earick Williams, 36, of Gainesville was arrested and charged with battery and disorderly conduct after police say he initiated a verbal altercation with several people on the field which led to a physical confrontation with an opposing coach.

Witnesses say that Williams was identified as the main aggressor as he punched the man and left a cut on the left side of his face and ear.

Courtesy: Clearwater Police Department.

Clearwater Police officers responded to the game at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday where they say two people were injured.

Investigators say 10-15 people were involved in the disturbance on the field.

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Williams is being held at the Pinellas County Jail.

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