Crime & Safety
Arrests Made, Citations Issued Amid Post Super Bowl Revelry
According to reports, Philadelphia Police issued nearly 30 citations and arrested more than a dozen people Sunday night as fans celebrated.
PHILADELPHIA — While the City of Philadelphia was largely well-behaved and joyous after the Eagles victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, police nevertheless had to crack down on bad actors amid the celebrations.
According to NBC10, at least 17 people were arrested Sunday night.
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The outlet also reports eight instances of vandalism and 29 citations issued.
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Action News reports some fans tore down traffic poles, and others set fire to several dumpsters and a pile of linens.
Police have not released details of the arrests and citations as of noon Monday.
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