What happened at Roca Berry Farm

Video shows fight at Lancaster County's Roca Berry Farm

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Saturday incident resulted in multiple assaults at Nebraska venue

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office released video Thursday of fights which occured at Roca Berry Farm on Saturday, September 18th.The sheriff's office edited the video to protect the victim's identity. Two teenage girls were kicked and punched repeatedly by at least two others during the incident. The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment and released. Investigators said their injuries were not life threatening.Deputies said there were several fights and disturbances at the venue Saturday night around 11:00 p.m. Investigators hope the video can help lead to arrests in the assaults. Roca Berry Farm is a popular destination, especially in the fall when it hosts a haunted house and pumpkin patch. Operators now say anone younger than 17 must be accompanied by someone over age 21.Anyone with information about the assaults is encouraged to contact the Lancaster County Sheriff's office at 402-441-6500. Anonyous tips can be made at 402-475-3600.

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office released video Thursday of fights which occured at Roca Berry Farm on Saturday, September 18th.

The sheriff's office edited the video to protect the victim's identity.

Two teenage girls were kicked and punched repeatedly by at least two others during the incident. The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment and released. Investigators said their injuries were not life threatening.

Deputies said there were several fights and disturbances at the venue Saturday night around 11:00 p.m. Investigators hope the video can help lead to arrests in the assaults.

Roca Berry Farm is a popular destination, especially in the fall when it hosts a haunted house and pumpkin patch. Operators now say anone younger than 17 must be accompanied by someone over age 21.

Anyone with information about the assaults is encouraged to contact the Lancaster County Sheriff's office at 402-441-6500.

Anonyous tips can be made at 402-475-3600.

Editor’s note: Viewer discretion advised on the video.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday released a 23-second video shot over the weekend at Roca Berry Farm, where deputies responded to several fights that sent two teenage girls to the hospital.

Deputies released the video — which shows at least two separate aggressors who appear to be repeatedly punching and kicking a girl on the ground — in an effort to identify the attackers.

Sheriff Terry Wagner described the incident as “kind of a chaotic scene” that came with “several disturbances” between 10:50 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday involving a crowd of dozens of teens, largely ages 13 and 14.

The incident played out amid the opening weekend at the family-oriented pumpkin patch and haunted house about 10 miles south of Lincoln. Two girls — ages 13 and 14 — were treated for injuries and released from area hospitals after they were assaulted by unknown parties, Wagner said.

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In the video, which appears to be a screen recording of a post on Snapchat, teens can be seen surrounding the ongoing melee. Many appear to have been filming.

Wagner said the fight seemed to be prompted by TikTok, the video-sharing social media platform that in the last few weeks has inspired teens across the country to perform so-called “devious licks” by vandalizing school bathrooms and stealing school property.

Lincoln police responded 31 times last week to Lincoln’s six public high schools, often on reports of vandalism, assault or larceny, dispatch records show.

The sheriff dispelled rumors that a stabbing occurred amid the chaos Saturday night. There was no evidence of a stabbing, Wagner said.

A message posted on the farm’s website warns that anyone younger than 17 must be accompanied by a guardian of 21 or older.

“Admission into the farm will be denied if these stipulations are not met,” the website says. “DO NOT drop off your kids with no supervision.”

The sheriff’s office encourages anyone with information about the assaults or the suspects to contact the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office at 402-441-6500 or make an anonymous report via Crimestoppers at 402-475-3600.

September 19, 2021 8:01 pm

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a large fight broke out Saturday during the opening night of ‘Roca Scary Farm’ haunted attraction.

LSO says around 11 p.m., several dozen juveniles started fighting at Roca Berry Farm.

According to authorities, several people were assaulted during this fight, including a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl. They were both treated at a local hospital with minor injuries.

LSO did not specify what led up to the fight, but the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office at 402.441.6500.

Was there a stabbing at Roca Berry Farm?

There was no evidence of a stabbing, Wagner said. A message posted on the farm's website warns that anyone younger than 17 must be accompanied by a guardian of 21 or older. “Admission into the farm will be denied if these stipulations are not met,” the website says. “DO NOT drop off your kids with no supervision.”

Who owns Roca Berry Farm?

Roca Berry Farm is owned by the growing Schaefer family and we have been harvesting memories since 1980. What started as a small pumpkin and berry farm has grown to a local tourist attraction and must-see entertainment destination for families throughout southeast Nebraska.