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Bellmawr mayor, police say they may pause parish festival after May 10 disturbances
Summary
Mayor Charles J. Slaughter III and the police chief described widespread disorder at a May 10 parish festival and said the borough will evaluate whether future events can proceed safely; residents urged the council to preserve the carnival while the police and state investigators continue their probe.
Mayor Charles J. Slaughter III said Bellmawr officials are weighing whether to allow recurring community festivals after “chaos ensued” at the St. Joel’s Parish Festival on May 10, 2025, which the mayor said included multiple fights, a head injury to an elderly attendee and a traffic accident involving a pedestrian.
In a statement to the council, Slaughter said the borough and St. Joel’s Parish are “carefully evaluating whether to continue such events in the…
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