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Creepy clowns in news again: Wearing mask & suit may lead to criminal charges - C C - Sep 25, 2016
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37455073
EXCERPT: Kentucky police have arrested a man dressed as a clown lurking in a wooded area amid a wave of clown reports in at least six US states.
Jonathan Martin, 20, was charged with wearing a mask in a public place and disorderly conduct in Middlesboro. He was found at about 0100 EST (0600 GMT) on Friday in "full clown costume" and mask crouching among trees by an apartment complex, according to police.
Recent reports of clowns trying to lure children into woods have sparked alarm. Police have warned individuals against dressing up in clown costumes, adding it could lead to criminal charges....
RE: Creepy clowns in news again: Wearing mask & suit may lead to criminal charges - elte - Sep 25, 2016
(Sep 25, 2016 01:16 AM)C C Wrote: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37455073
EXCERPT: Kentucky police have arrested a man dressed as a clown lurking in a wooded area amid a wave of clown reports in at least six US states.
Jonathan Martin, 20, was charged with wearing a mask in a public place and disorderly conduct in Middlesboro. He was found at about 0100 EST (0600 GMT) on Friday in "full clown costume" and mask crouching among trees by an apartment complex, according to police.
Recent reports of clowns trying to lure children into woods have sparked alarm. Police have warned individuals against dressing up in clown costumes, adding it could lead to criminal charges....
It seems there could be some influence by a Stephen King novel in this case.