Crime & Safety
Police Issue the 'Yellow Card' to Fighting Soccer Teams at Schuetze Rec Center
Police were called and warnings were issued that if the fights continued, the teams would be banned from the park.

WAUKEHSA -- In the game of soccer, a referee can issue a "yellow card" as a cautionary measure against suspect play during a match.
A fight between two soccer teams at the Waukesha Schuetze Rec Center on Sunday resulted in police being called and warnings that if the fights continued, the would be banned from the park.
According to police, an attendee called police Sunday night because they saw a physical fight occur during the game.
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The eyewitness stated to officers that since officers made the extra check several weeks ago, the fights have been occurring more frequently.
The situation was calmed down by a league organizer, according to the police report. All the parties involved were advised on their behavior and informed that future issues could result in them being banned from playing soccer there any longer as well as arrests being made.
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Officials indicated they are going to have a meeting with the teams and league organizers to discuss a plan for the future.
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