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Boston Globe
02-05-2025
- Boston Globe
Stinky spray causes chaos at carnival, a potbellied pig evades capture, and baby squirrels are saved
PANIC AT THE CARNIVAL Advertisement On the evening of April 25, police figured out what was causing a commotion at the McKinley Carnival at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn. , and it wasn't something you'd expect. 'At one point during the event, a crowd was seen running from the beach area, understandably raising concerns,' police Advertisement THIS LITTLE At 4:57 p.m. on West Bridgewater informed police that there was such a pig in her backyard which she believed had been living under her porch for a week. The pig, which was described as black and white, was last seen running into the woods toward Ash Street. Advertisement MAYBE? On April 9, Acton police got a call from someone reporting that a motor vehicle hit a boulder. The caller reported speaking to the woman who was driving, who said: 'Maybe that's why I have a flat tire.' The driver wasn't hurt, but the caller was concerned that she'd been drinking because of that comment and her demeanor seemed 'off.' Police who arrived at the scene apparently agreed because they ultimately placed the 27-year-old driver under arrest on charges of operating under the influence, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and possessing an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. Emily Sweeney can be reached at
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Fart spray causes confusion at Fairfield carnival
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Fairfield Police Department is clearing up some confusion surrounding screaming and running crowds at the McKinley Carnival at Jennings Beach Saturday night. Fairfield man sentenced to 4 years in prison after embezzling $7.4 million Screaming crowds were seen running from the beach area, police said, causing a greater confusion and panic among carnival goers. Police said that some kids were using 'flatulence spray,' also known as fart spray, near the carnival exit, causing groups to run from the smell. They said that the prank was repeated multiple times throughout the night. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
