PHILADELPHIA - An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with chaos that erupted on the streets of Old City earlier this month.
On October 2, chaos unfolded near the FOX 29 studio at the intersection of Market and 4th Streets. Around 10 p.m. crowds began to gather, blocking traffic in all directions as hundreds of people formed a large circle to watch drag racing, car tricks and fireworks that were set off.
The Philadelphia Police Department says officers assigned to a detail responded to Broad and York Streets around 12:30 a.m. to deter drivers from conducting what they say are "unlawful and reckless vehicular activity on city streets." Authorities say police ordered the crowd to disperse from the area and clear intersections when the crowd began to close in on the responding officers.
According to officials, Joseph Vannauker, 18, was seen using a bullhorn to scream profanities at the police and incite the crowd of spectators.