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Halloween on Franklin Street drew a crowd of
approximately 50,000 people.
The streets were cleared of people at 2:10 A.M.
and opened to traffic around 3:20 A.M., after being cleaned by Town crews.
Despite the smaller crowd, several serious
incidents were reported, including fights, a woman being grabbed, and a
stabbing.
Ten citations were issued for alcohol
violations.
Eleven people were arrested in the closed area.
Charges included:
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Carrying a Concealed Weapon (a handgun)
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Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver
Marijuana
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Injury to Real Property
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Disorderly Conduct
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Assault on a Government Official
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Simple Affray
Orange County Emergency Medical Services
responded to approximately forty calls.
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A shooting occurred outside of the closed area
and was not related to the Halloween Festival. Three people were
involved in the incident at 309-A Lindsey Street, resulting in two people
being shot. Two people were arrested.
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