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MULTIPLE BRAWLS IN DEEPEST, DARKEST ERIE, PA

Waldameer's Owner Responds to Memorial Day Brawls at Park

What started off as a day for family fun at Waldameer Amusement Park, quickly turned violent after multiple brawls broke out on Memorial Day.

According to Millcreek police, half a dozen fights took place on and off from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday. That's nearly three hours of fighting.

Police have arrested two teens, one male and one female. Both teens were involved in separate fights and face charges of disorderly conduct.

Erie News Now spoke with the owner of Waldameer, Paul Nelson who is disappointed about the incidents and plans to press charges on the suspects.

"Grow up. Be part of the community think of others. I don't run my park that way," said Paul Nelson, owner of Waldameer & Water World.

This isn't the first time a violent incident happened at Waldameer. Steve Gorman, the President of Waldameer & Water World said in 25 years he has only seen two incidents like this but wants to make sure it never happens again.

"We will make some changes, particularly on the days when we expect this kind of activity like the holidays. We will make a plan, and people will learn about it before we open on July 4 for instance," said Steve Gorman, President of Waldameer & Water World.

The park management nor police know what caused the brawls. Police are asking those who were injured in the fight to come forward and notify police. (read more ans watch video)

See also: 'It's Honestly Disappointing.' Waldameer Owner Plans to Press Charges Following Weekend Fights

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