4 questioned after moviegoers scared with leaf blower

Friday, August 14, 2015

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Newport Beach police have questioned four people in connection with a scare at a movie theater that occurred when someone started a leaf blower many moviegoers mistook for a chainsaw. The Orange County Register reported Wednesday no arrests have been made, but the four are cooperating with investigators. Police spokeswoman Jennifer Manzella said detectives are not treating the incident as a harmless prank.

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