Two Injured in Reported Juvenile Fight on Litchfield’s W. Sargent Street

Article Summary: Litchfield police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a large group of juveniles fighting in the 400 block of W. Sargent Street on the evening of Aug. 26, 2026. Two injured people had already been taken to a hospital, and the Litchfield Police Department said it is investigating.

Investigation Key Points:
– Officers responded at 6:38 p.m. Aug. 26, 2026, to a report of juveniles fighting in the 400 block of W. Sargent Street.
– Two victims were injured and had been transported to a hospital before responders arrived; no conditions were stated.
– Identities will not be released because numerous juveniles are involved, the department said.
– Anyone with information is asked to call the Litchfield Police Department at 217-324-5991.

LITCHFIELD — Litchfield police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded at 6:38 p.m. Aug. 26, 2026, to a report of a large group of juveniles fighting in the 400 block of W. Sargent Street, the Litchfield Police Department said.

Two victims were injured and had already been transported to a hospital, according to the department. It did not state their conditions.

The department said it is actively investigating the matter, and that identities will not be made public at this time because of the involvement of numerous juveniles.

The department did not say what it believes led to the reported fight, how many people were involved beyond describing a large group, how the injuries occurred, or whether anyone has been arrested or charged. It did not describe the sheriff’s office’s role beyond the initial response.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Litchfield Police Department at 217-324-5991.