Former Mayor Street's grandson arrested in fight at Cherelle Parker's inauguration

John Street’s grandson charged after fight outside inauguration; attorney says he was protecting former mayor – Metro Philadelphia

A member of an influential Philadelphia political family was arrested after he allegedly punched a security guard outside the Met minutes before the start of Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony. Sharif Street Jr., 24, of North Philadelphia, has been charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct. His father is state Sen. Sharif Street, who also serves as chair of the state Democratic Party, and John Street, the city’s former mayor, is his grandf…

Former Mayor Street's grandson arrested in fight at Cherelle Parker's inauguration

Sharif Street Jr. -- grandson for former Mayor John Street and son of State Sen. Sharif Street (D-3rd dist.) -- was arrested on Tuesday after, officials claim, he punched a security worker in the face at the MET Philadelphia during the mayoral inauguration ceremony.

Sharif Street Jr. released after inauguration arrest

A municipal judge released Sharif Street Jr. Wednesday on his own recognizance, with no bail following his arrest Tuesday morning outside the Met Philadelphia.

Grandson of former Mayor John Street allegedly punched guard outside Parker's inauguration, police say

Sharif Street Jr. is charged with assaulting a security guard at The Met Philadelphia while trying to enter Tuesday's mayoral inauguration with his 80-year-old grandfather, former Philadelphia Mayor John Street. Street Jr. allegedly punched the guard, police said. State Sen. Sharif Street said his son was protecting his grandfather.