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Teen Girls’ Beatdowns At Merrick Fair Caught On Video, Lead To Second Arrest: Police Teen Girls’ Beatdowns At Merrick Fair Caught On Video, Lead To Second Arrest: Police
Teen Girls’ Beatdowns At Merrick Fair Caught On Video, Lead To Second Arrest: Police A second teenager has been arrested following brutal attacks at a Long Island fair over Memorial Day Weekend, police said Tuesday, May 26. A 14-year-old girl was detained and charged with four counts of third-degree assault, the Nassau County Police Department said. She joins a 13-year-old girl who was already facing two counts of third-degree assault following the attack Friday, May 22 near the Merrick Train Station Carnival, according to authorities. The arrests were tied to a series of attacks, some of which were captured on video and shared on Facebook. One video shows two larger teens …
Red, White, And Boom: Your Guide To Fourth Of July Fireworks, Festivities In Connecticut Red, White, And Boom: Your Guide To Fourth Of July Fireworks, Festivities In Connecticut
Red, White, And Boom: Your Guide To Fourth Of July Fireworks, Festivities In Connecticut From small-town parades to beachside bursts of color, Connecticut knows how to party like it’s 1776. Grab a blanket, pack the snacks, and prepare for oohs, aahs, and patriotic cheers under the stars. Here are some of the celebrations happening in Connecticut to celebrate America's 249th birthday.  Fairfield County Darien — Friday, July 11 — fireworks at dusk (9:15 p.m.) — at Darien High School Fairfield — Saturday, July 5 — fireworks 9:15 p.m. — at Jennings and Penfield Beaches Greenwich — Saturday, July 5 — Binney Park show 9:10 p.m.; Greenwich Point Park 9:35 p.m. — at Binney Park a…
Popular Paramus Carnival Just Moved To A New Spot — And It Might Be Better Than Ever Popular Paramus Carnival Just Moved To A New Spot — And It Might Be Better Than Ever
Popular Paramus Carnival Just Moved To A New Spot — And It Might Be Better Than Ever One of Bergen County’s most anticipated springtime events is rolling into a new location — with the same number of rides, more visibility, and the biggest Ferris wheel in New Jersey, organizers say. The L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus will now set up behind the old Hanna Krause building, next to On The Border, instead of its traditional West Lot home. The change comes as the mall begins construction to create a long-term interim hub for NJ Transit, which is affecting the surrounding lot layout. Renderings of the Westfield Garden State Plaza makeover.…
Five Arrested After Fights Break Out At Carnival At Hamilton Mall: Police Five Arrested After Fights Break Out At Carnival At Hamilton Mall: Police
Five Arrested After Fights Break Out At Carnival At Hamilton Mall: Police Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the Hamilton Mall after fights broke out at a carnival on Friday, May 2, police said. The carnival was being held in the mall’s parking lot, as several altercations broke out between disorderly people, Township of Hamilton police said. Officers implemented crowd-control measures and requested mutual aid assistance, as nearby law enforcement agencies responded, police said. Five people were arrested, and several minor injuries were reported, police said. Additional charges are pending, police said.
Fight At Overpeck Park Carnival Lands 2 Juveniles In Handcuffs: Bergen Sheriff Fight At Overpeck Park Carnival Lands 2 Juveniles In Handcuffs: Bergen Sheriff
Fight At Overpeck Park Carnival Lands 2 Juveniles In Handcuffs: Bergen Sheriff Two juveniles were taken into custody after a fight broke out at a carnival at Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park on Saturday night, April 19, Daily Voice has learned. An altercation broke out involving at least three individuals, with two named juveniles striking a third unknown party with a closed fist at approximately 9 p.m., according to Kyra Pazant, a spokesperson for the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. There were no reported hospitalizations. Both juveniles were placed in handcuffs and transported to Paramus, where they were processed by a juvenile detective and released, Pazant…
Accomplice In Maryland Carnival Murder That Killed Teen Gets Max Sentence: Prosecutor Accomplice In Maryland Carnival Murder That Killed Teen Gets Max Sentence: Prosecutor
Accomplice In Maryland Carnival Murder That Killed Teen Gets Max Sentence: Prosecutor A Maryland man convicted of gunning down a 16-year-old at a family carnival has been sentenced to life in prison, prosecutors announced. Thomas Moreland, 22, of Lexington Park, was sentenced to life behind bars for his role in a 2022 mass shooting at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Carnival, according to St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. The shooting unfolded on July 15, 2022, turning a community event into a crime scene and sending families running for cover. Moreland and others targeted two teenage victims at the carnival, officials said. One 16-year-old…
Delco Girl Murdered By Accused Serial Killer Buried In Unmarked Grave, Fund Says Delco Girl Murdered By Accused Serial Killer Buried In Unmarked Grave, Fund Says
Delco Girl Murdered By Accused Serial Killer Buried In Unmarked Grave, Fund Says Jane Althoff was just 8 years old when she was killed at a Chester area carnival more than 70 years ago by an infamous alleged serial killer, according to organizers on GoFundMe.  Althoff went to the traveling fair in Trainer with her two brothers on April 25, 1951. Her brothers reported her missing when it was time to leave and they could not find her.  Hours later, police discovered her body in the cab of a carnival truck in a secluded area of the five-acre fairgrounds, organizers said. She had been choked or smothered to death some five hours previously, likely while …
Paramus LEAD Carnival Returns: Dates, Times Announced Paramus LEAD Carnival Returns: Dates, Times Announced
Paramus Lead Carnival Returns: Dates, Times Announced The Paramus LEAD carnival is back. Supported by the Paramus Police Department, the annual event at the Westfield Garden State Plaza is set to open on Thursday, May 25. A ferris wheel, fun house, and food trucks are just some of the attractions set to make their grand return. This year's dates are: Thursday, May 25 to Monday, May 29 Wednesday, May 31 to Sunday, June 4 Wednesday June, 7 to Sunday, June 11 Hours are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays, and 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day. The LEAD carnival is running in the west lot of the Garden St…
Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy
Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy Unruly behavior at the Neshaminy Mall Carnival has prompted safety changes, police announced. Citing a night of "unacceptable activity" on and around the carnival grounds, Bensalem police and Dreamland Amusements will be implementing a chaperone policy for all children under 18 years old. An increased presence of Bensalem police and carnival security officers can also be expected for the duration of the carnival, which runs from May 11 through May 21. "A single entrance has been established and all guests ages 18 and older should be prepared to show valid identification (with picture and d…
Fights, Assault On Officer Cancels South Jersey High School Carnival Fights, Assault On Officer Cancels South Jersey High School Carnival
Fights, Assault On Officer Cancels South Jersey High School Carnival A South Jersey high school carnival has been cut short by a series of fights, arrests, and an assault on a police officer. Large crowds comprised mostly of people from other towns descended on the Washington Township High School Football & Marching Band Spring Carnival in Gloucester County Friday night, April 14. The carnival was slated to run one more night, but based on events that unfolded, the carnival has been canceled, Washington Township Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik said. "Tonight at the football/band carnival, several fights broke out amongst the large crowds that gat…
Video Shows Fire Crews Battling Morris County Carnival Ride Blaze Video Shows Fire Crews Battling Morris County Carnival Ride Blaze
Video Shows Fire Crews Battling Morris County Carnival Ride Blaze The fierce battle between a stubborn carnival ride blaze and heroic Morris County firefighters was caught in an action-packed video clip. The fire broke out in the braking system of the trailer of the teacup ride in a carnival in the Boonton High School parking lot just before midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 23, the Boonton Fire Dept. said. Crews launched an attack line and doused the fire “very quickly,” the department said. The scene was cleared in just under an hour. Click here to view the video clip of the battle.
West Whiteland Police Seek ID For Carnival Assault Suspect West Whiteland Police Seek ID For Carnival Assault Suspect
West Whiteland Police Seek ID For Carnival Assault Suspect Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a woman wanted for an assault in Chester County. The woman pictured above in the neon pink sweatshirt was captured on video allegedly assaulting the victim during a carnival at the Exton Square Mall around 8:50 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, West Whiteland police said. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant McCloskey at 610-363-0200 EXT 2117 or [email protected]
Paramus LEAD Carnival Returns With Bigger, Better Rides Paramus LEAD Carnival Returns With Bigger, Better Rides
Paramus Lead Carnival Returns With Bigger, Better Rides The Paramus LEAD Carnival is back with new rides and entertainment (scroll down for the schedule). The annual event running Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, June 12 at Westfield's Garden State Plaza supports the local and national Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (LEAD) organization. This year's carnival will boast the usual favorites such as the ferris wheel, funhouse and motorcycle stunt riders. But joining the fleet of rides and entertainment options are the Tornado, big bumper cars and nationally-renowned puppeteer Granpa Cratchet. Founded in 2014 by retir…