Man ‘Screaming’ In Nutley Park Was Just Heavy Metal Fan: Police

NUTLEY, NJ — The fine line between screaming and “music” was on display during a recent police incident in Nutley.

On Oct. 17, Nutley police officers responded to Kingsland Park after receiving a report about a man “screaming” in the area for two hours and counting. On arrival, the officers encountered the source of the yelling: a homeless man listening to heavy metal music.

The man – who said he’d just moved to New Jersey from California and was “just passing along” – told officers that he was only singing to the music. He apologized for being loud, gathered his belongings and left the park.

No further action was taken, the Nutley Police Department stated.

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