Fremont Police Issue Multiple Citations After Protest-Related Accident

Incident involved student demonstrators and a vehicle near Fremont High School

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Fremont Police Department has issued several citations related to a pedestrian-vehicle accident that occurred on Thursday in front of Fremont High School, where students were conducting an anti-ICE demonstration. One adult and several juveniles were cited for various offenses including criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, obstructing a police officer, and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the challenges authorities face in managing protests and demonstrations, especially when they involve minors. It also raises questions about the balance between the right to free speech and assembly, and public safety concerns.

The details

According to police, the accident happened as students were participating in an anti-ICE protest that was not sponsored by the high school. Fremont Public Schools stated that school officials were on-site to monitor the event for student safety. The citations issued include an adult, Megan Sheaks of Fremont, who was cited for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, as well as a juvenile driver cited for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and a juvenile pedestrian cited for being a pedestrian on a highway/roadway. Two other juveniles were cited for obstructing a police officer and disorderly conduct, while another juvenile was cited for criminal mischief and theft.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Megan Sheaks

A Fremont resident who was cited for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

Fremont Public Schools

The school district stated that school officials were on-site to monitor the student protest for safety.

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What they’re saying

“The protest was not sponsored by FHS. Fremont Public Schools issued a statement noting that school officials were on-site to monitor the event for student safety.”

— Fremont Public Schools (thebestmix1055.com)

What’s next

The juvenile citations will be processed through the local juvenile justice system, while the adult citation for Megan Sheaks will be handled in the criminal courts.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the delicate balance authorities must strike between respecting the right to protest and maintaining public safety, especially when demonstrations involve minors. It also highlights the need for clear communication and coordination between school districts, law enforcement, and student activists to prevent such situations from escalating.