Daily News | Philly police broke up disorderly crowd of teens near South Philly carnival Friday
, which kicked off Thursday, is located near baseball fields at 7th St. and Packer Ave. The carnival runs through next Saturdaywith “exciting rides for all ages” as well as games, food, and prizes for visitors.According to police, there were also large gatherings by the nearby Live! Casino and the stadium area.
A 14-year-old teen was arrested on the 3200 block of Darien Street, which is near the carnival, for disorderly conduct, possessing an instrument of crime and recklessly endangering another person.. A few hundred teens gathered around the mall in a “disorderly” fashion, according to police. Three teens were cited for disorderly conduct and another was cited for carrying an airsoft gun. Police said one officer reported injuring his knee while chasing after a suspect in that incident.
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