All articles tagged with #pepper spray
James Atkins of Newark was arrested for felony assault after a road rage incident where he blocked a woman's exit and pepper sprayed her, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries and a $10,000 bond.
A DoorDash driver in Indiana was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying a customer's food, claiming she did so to kill a spider, but authorities believe otherwise. The incident, captured on a doorbell camera, led to felony battery and consumer product tampering charges, and the driver’s access to the platform has been permanently revoked.
Federal agents pepper sprayed a family, including a 1-year-old girl, during clashes in Cicero amid ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Little Village, Chicago, leading to community outrage and political condemnation amid reports of violence and attacks on law enforcement.
A protest frog in Portland was pepper sprayed by a federal agent during a demonstration, but continued to participate despite the spray, with a TikTok video of the incident gaining over 1.4 million likes.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was involved in a violent altercation in Indianapolis where he was pepper-sprayed and stabbed multiple times during a confrontation with a 69-year-old truck driver, leading to criminal charges against Sanchez. The incident involved alcohol consumption, physical violence, and self-defense actions by the truck driver, with Sanchez hospitalized and facing legal proceedings.
Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes is facing a battery charge after allegedly pepper-spraying a woman who approached his home in Berwyn, Illinois, following a controversial post he made on social media. The woman claimed she was encouraged by friends to visit Fuentes' home after his address was leaked online. Fuentes, known for his extremist views, is due in court on December 19. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding Fuentes and his inflammatory rhetoric.
A postgame brawl erupted after Michigan's 13-10 victory over Ohio State, as players clashed over a flag-planting incident at Ohio Stadium. The altercation led to police intervention, during which sideline reporter Stephanie Otey was inadvertently pepper-sprayed. Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer criticized both teams for their conduct, lamenting the overshadowing of the game's athletic achievements. Police are investigating the use of pepper spray during the incident.
A massive brawl erupted between Michigan and Ohio State players after Michigan's 13-10 upset victory, leading police to use pepper spray to break up the fight. The altercation began when Michigan's Derrick Moore attempted to plant a flag at Ohio Stadium, sparking confrontations with Ohio State players. The Ohio State University Police Department will investigate the incident, which marred Michigan's unexpected win and ended Ohio State's hopes for a Big Ten title game appearance.
A brawl erupted between Michigan and Ohio State players after Michigan's 13-10 victory, leading to police using pepper spray to break up the fight. The altercation began when Michigan attempted to plant a flag at Ohio Stadium, marking their fourth consecutive win over Ohio State. Ohio State Police confirmed the use of pepper spray and are investigating the incident. Michigan's Kalel Mullings criticized the postgame violence, calling it detrimental to college football.
A hiker in Grand Teton National Park was attacked by a grizzly bear, which fled after accidentally spraying itself with the hiker's bear repellent. The bear, likely protecting its cub, will not be captured or killed. The hiker, who played dead during the attack, was hospitalized but is expected to recover fully.
A hiker in Grand Teton National Park was attacked by a grizzly bear but managed to escape after the bear accidentally bit into his can of pepper spray, causing it to burst and drive the bear away. The hiker, who played dead during the attack, was hospitalized but is expected to recover. Park officials decided not to capture or kill the bear, believing it was protecting its cub.
Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York City were barred from entering the American Museum of Natural History for the second week in a row. The protesters, carrying signs and chanting anti-Israel slogans, attempted to enter the museum for an "anti-colonial tour" but were met with barricades and police. After being denied entry, they released a smoke bomb in protest. The demonstration later moved to Times Square, where some protesters were hit with pepper spray after attempting to enter a McDonald's.
The Arab-American Bar Association of Illinois will hold a press conference to address the significant increase in anti-Arab, Islamophobic, and Anti-Semitic rhetoric. This comes after dueling rallies in Skokie resulted in reports of gunfire and three people, including a Chicago police officer, being pepper sprayed. The investigation is ongoing.
Robbers wearing ski masks pepper-sprayed a Pasadena jewelry store owner and stole an estimated $500,000 worth of jewelry in a matter of seconds. The owner was helping a customer when the attack occurred, and witnesses reported seeing at least five bandits. The robbery took place at Jewels on Lake store, and police are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses as part of their investigation.
A woman in Watts, Los Angeles, went on a violent rampage at a taco stand after allegedly refusing to pay for her food. Caught on video, she can be seen assaulting a female worker, throwing objects, and pepper-spraying the workers. The incident prompted the CEO of her employer, Simplified Companies, to terminate her employment and show support for the taco stand. The workers plan to press charges, but no arrests have been made yet.