WHITE MARSH, Md. — The Dreamland Amusements Carnival in White Marsh has been fully canceled.
The carnival's website issued a statement:
"Due to the behavior of some individuals who chose to misbehave, we are being forced to close the White Marsh Carnival. Despite taking measures such as our unaccompanied minor policy and a desire to provide a family event for the community that has been missing for several years, it seems some are determined to ruin the experience for everyone. We want to thank the police, our K-9 dog patrols and our private security teams for their efforts to make this event safe."
This comes after it was shut down early on Saturday following several public disturbances in the area.
Police say the incident happened in the evening in the 8200 block of Perry Hall Boulevard when they were called to assist with several incidences at a carnival.
Authorities say the carnival was already staffed with security and off-duty officers; however, due to the number of disturbances, they requested police assistance.
As a result, the carnival staff closed the event early.
Four juveniles were arrested—three related to the carnival, the other to an unrelated theft.
According to the police, despite reports of shots being fired, that information is unverified at this time.
No injuries were reported in any of the incidences.
