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Fireworks Set Off Inside Porta-Potties In New Lenox: Police

The explosive incidents happened just before 2:30 a.m. July 7.

NEW LENOX, IL — Fireworks lit up porta-potties in New Lenox a few days after July 4, according to police reports.

Police were called July 7 just before 2:30 a.m. to Tyler Bentley Athletic Fields and Spencer Park, 511 E. Illinois Highway and 1015 S. Spencer Road, for complaints of criminal damage to property.

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Witnesses told police they saw two male suspects ignite fireworks inside porta-potties at both locations.

The fireworks singed portions of the structures, causing minor damage, according to police reports.

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