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    The 4th

    Happy fourth of July!
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    And many Happy..............
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    70-strong Police Presence in Lockport

    You won't believe this....

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    Police, Rioters Clash at Lockport Park

    July 3, 2006, 10:01 AM

    (Lockport, NY, July 3, 2006) - - There was a wild riot in Lockport late Sunday night. The apparent clash between police and residents took place following Fourth of July celebrations at a popular park. News 4's Melissa Holmes reports.

    A crowd of people and police apparently clashed after teenagers were setting off illegal fireworks.

    Police officers were called to Outwater Park in Lockport at around 11:30 Sunday night.

    Witnesses say things quickly got out of control, and more officers from surrounding agencies came in, including state police and even Orleans County Sheriff's deputies.

    We're told as many as 70 law enforcement officers were there at one point.

    Several citizens told News 4 that police were looking for a teenager lighting fireworks.

    Witnesses described officers grabbing the teenager and using a stick to subdue him.

    Then, witnesses say police took even more measures to gain control of the situation.

    Samuel Richardson said, "After that, I went up to them saying, 'He's only 15 years old; leave him alone.' The crowd got around the crowd of cops, and the cops just started macing everybody."

    Richard Williams said, "I got maced. My cousin's fiance, she got maced, and she's pregnant. Everybody got maced. You had kids that was in the house, six years old, five years old, babies that were in the house, that got maced."

    We have not been told that anyone was actually injured during the melee.

    Lockport City Police did not comment at the scene.

    We hope to bring you their side of the story on News 4 at 5 & 6.

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    Quote Originally Posted by speaker
    Happy fourth of July!

    Happy Independence Day & May God Continue to Bless Our Nation!
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    Don't blame the police.. They all scored in the top three of the civil servant exam.

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    Melee in Relco land!

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    You won't believe this....

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    Police, Rioters Clash at Lockport Park

    July 3, 2006, 10:01 AM

    (Lockport, NY, July 3, 2006) - - There was a wild riot in Lockport late Sunday night. The apparent clash between police and residents took place following Fourth of July celebrations at a popular park. News 4's Melissa Holmes reports.

    A crowd of people and police apparently clashed after teenagers were setting off illegal fireworks.

    Police officers were called to Outwater Park in Lockport at around 11:30 Sunday night.

    Witnesses say things quickly got out of control, and more officers from surrounding agencies came in, including state police and even Orleans County Sheriff's deputies.

    We're told as many as 70 law enforcement officers were there at one point.

    Several citizens told News 4 that police were looking for a teenager lighting fireworks.

    Witnesses described officers grabbing the teenager and using a stick to subdue him.

    Then, witnesses say police took even more measures to gain control of the situation.

    Samuel Richardson said, "After that, I went up to them saying, 'He's only 15 years old; leave him alone.' The crowd got around the crowd of cops, and the cops just started macing everybody."

    Richard Williams said, "I got maced. My cousin's fiance, she got maced, and she's pregnant. Everybody got maced. You had kids that was in the house, six years old, five years old, babies that were in the house, that got maced."

    We have not been told that anyone was actually injured during the melee.

    Lockport City Police did not comment at the scene.

    We hope to bring you their side of the story on News 4 at 5 & 6.
    Wow! Quite a fracas. Just wonder if the fireworks at Ravine Park in Gasport were fun and peaceful Monday night. From the radio ad, that sounded like a nice event.

    The irony about Lockport police enforcing a law such as illegal fireworks is this: Those fireworks would have been perfectly legal about 150 West of Lockport in the state of Ohio. If the Lockport police are so bent on enforcing these types of laws, what is stopping them from keeping a closer eye on the largest trucking company in Western NY? Dispatchers at this company, who live in their town, have a nasty habit of showing wanton disregard for the hours of service rules which make sure that drivers have enough rest before hitting the road. This is a real safety issue which should be higher on their priority list than worrying over something which is legal 3 hours down the road from them!! Fake logs and tired truckers are illegal in all states!!

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