Crime & Safety

Abington's 'Boston Marathon Dad' Arrested at Kenny Chesney Concert

The Abington man who allegedly - and infamously - cheated in the Boston Marathon was recently arrested at a Kenny Chesney concert.

The Abington man who allegedly - and infamously - cheated in the Boston Marathon was recently arrested at a Kenny Chesney concert.

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At about 5 p.m., stadium staff reportedly asked Rossi to leave the lot several times, which he did not do.

It's not clear why staff were asking Rossi to leave.

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Police came and asked Rossi to leave, but he still did not, the report states.

He was arrested, cited for criminal trespass, and faces up to $300 in fines and 90 days in jail.

Rossi works as a DJ for the country music station WXTU.

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