Police said they arrested 27 year old Gusmane Coulibaly in connection with a snowball incident in Washington Sq. Park on Feb. 23 where a mob pelted cops with snowballs and ice, injuring several officers.
Police said they arrested 27 year old Gusmane Coulibaly in connection with a snowball incident in Washington Sq. Park on Feb. 23 where a mob pelted cops with snowballs and ice, injuring several officers. ( Photo: NYPD)

Police were seeking four individuals after a snowball fight in Washington Square Park called by a social media site on Feb. 23 quickly got out of hand. One of the sought individuals was arrested on Feb. 26.

Arrest in Washington Sq. Park Snowball Fight That Injured Cops
26 Feb 2026 | 02:52
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The massive snowball fight in Washington Square Park that rapidly deteriorated on Feb. 23 has resulted in the arrest of a 27 year old man.

The NYPD said on Feb. 26 they arrested Gusmane Coulibaly “for assaulting our officers earlier this week in Washington Square Park.” Coulibaly was previously arrested...

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