Super Bowl revelers accused of hitting Philadelphia motorcycle officer in the head
PHILADELPHIA - Investigators are searching for two people accused of hitting a Philadelphia bike officer in the head during the Eagles' Super Bowl victory celebrations on Sunday.
Authorities recently reported that eight people – including six men and two women – were arrested during the street celebrations.
Police are still searching for nearly two dozen people recorded tearing down stoplights as thousands flooded Broad Street to revel in the Birds' Super Bowl win.
What we know:
Investigators are looking for two people who they say struck a 52-year-old motorcycle officer in the head during the Eagles Super Bowl celebrations on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Police Department shared a video clip on Wednesday showing one suspect dressed in dark clothing and another in a No. 6 Kelly Green Eagles jersey.
Anyone with information on the pair should contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
Dig deeper:
Super Bowl arrests
The Philadelphia Police Department reported that eight people were arrested during on Sunday night, when fans took to Broad Street to celebrate the Eagles win:
- Terry Kinard, 26, is charged with resisting arrest and harassment for spitting on and hitting a medic
- John Kasianczuk, 44, is charged with simple assault, resisting arrest and defiant trespass for assaulting a police officer.
- Paul Aguilera, 28, is charged with PIC, REAP, evading arrest and disorderly conduct for swinging a flag pole, and trying to knock down electrical wires
- Tyler Roach, 30, is charged with harassment, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness
- Destiney Paramore, 18, is charged with REAP, fleeing a police officer, yielding to a pedestrian sidewalk and reckless driving for nearly striking several pedestrians with her vehicle and performing donuts
- Anonio Kizzia, 21, is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and disorderly conduct for trying to punch a police officer
- Teairah Tate, 33, is charged with simple assault, resisting arrest and harassment for hitting a police officer
- Brandon Thompson is charged with aggravated assault, PIC, simple assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct for throwing liquid into an officer's face.
All eight incidents occurred over the course of less than three hours from 11:30 p.m. Sunday to 2:20 a.m. Monday.
Police previously reported that another 29 people were cited for disorderly conduct, and eight acts of vandalism were discovered.
Light poles torn down
Philadelphia police released videos of 21 suspected vandals destroying several light poles near City Hall following the Eagles Super Bowl victory Sunday night.
One video captured a pole being toppled, stomped on, torn apart, then carried off by a large group.
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More than 20 suspects sought for tearing down poles during Super Bowl celebration
Several rowdy Eagles fans took climbing poles to the next level, tearing them to the ground and carrying them through the streets.
The poles were found discarded on sidewalks the next morning as crews arrived to clean the aftermath.
Three traffic light poles were damaged beyond repair, according to police.
What's next:
Philadelphia is preparing to host over a million Eagles fans who will flock to the city on Friday for the team's day-long victory parade.
The city shared details about the parade, including the parade route and public transportation information on Wednesday.