Reports out of Cleveland make it sound like the city was full of riots and anarchy after the Cavaliers won the NBA championship.
It was the first championship for any pro sports team in Cleveland in more than 50 years, and fans reacted exactly like you’d expect after five decades of pent-up rage and disappointment. (RELATED: Cleveland Cavaliers Win NBA Championship)
Sounds like Cleveland fans stole a fire truck, according to the scanner.
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) June 20, 2016
Things got so wild downtown that police eventually cut off access. (SLIDESHOW: Baller Babes: These Gorgeous Women Love Basketball)
RTA suspending bus service INTO downtown…you can still take the bus HOME. Right now hoping some of you do. #bedtime
— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) June 20, 2016
Encouraging anyone not downtown to…not come downtown at this time. Large crowds throughout and traffic is vey congested.
— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) June 20, 2016
They might not have much going for them as a city, so you can’t judge too much, but allegedly jacking a fire truck sets the bar for championship parties at a new level. If the Browns win the Super Bowl, the city might honestly burn down to the ground.