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Pennsylvania carnival canceled after wild caught-on-video brawl: cops
This was one thrill ride this teen didn’t buy a ticket for. Cops in Pennsylvania pulled the plug on the local Exton Carnival after a wild caught-on-video brawl at the supposedly family-friendly event over the weekend, authorities said. Footage of the Saturday night melee at the Exton Square Mall in West Whiteland Township shows a rowdy mob ganging up on one youngster with long hair – with the overpowered victim picked up and thrown to the ground,, then mercilessly stomped. NYPD identifies ‘person of interest’ wanted for randomly slugging actor Steve Buscemi on NYC street The crowd disperses when two men show up...
Providence Man Sentenced to Six Years for Distributing Oxycodone in Worcester Area
A man from Providence has been handed a six-year prison sentence for peddling oxycodone pills to an undercover officer, federal authorities announced. Brandon Jones, 35, received the sentence in a federal court in Worcester after pleading guilty to charges related to drug distribution, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Overturned Truck Crash Injures Driver
MANCHESTER – A 42-year-old man suffered multiple injuries after crashing into trees, causing his truck to overturn, police said. Around 10:35 a.m. on May 14, officers responded to Horicon Avenue about a half-mile east of Route 530 regarding a single-vehicle crash. A white 2020 Toyota Tacoma was found overturned...
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