Crime & Safety
VIDEO: Great Adventure Concert Ends With Charges
Lead singer threw microphone stands into the crowd with at least two injured
The Jackson Police Department was called to Six Flags Great Adventure on Saturday night when a concert at the amusement park apparently took a turn for the worst.
According to a press release on the department's Facebook page, the lead singer of the band Falling in Reverse could be seen throwing microphone stands into the crowd during the show. A 24-year-old man was cut when he was hit in the head by one of the stands. He was treated at the scene and did not require any further treatment.
A 16-year-old girl was also hit in the head by a stand and suffered a cut at the top of her head and a contusion. She was taken to CentraState Medical Center for further treatment according to the release.
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As a result of the incident 28-year-old Ronald Radke, of Glendale was arrested and charged with simple assault and aggravated assault. Bail was set at $25,000 with a 10 percent option and he was released after posting bail.
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