Crime & Safety
Philly, New Jersey Men Charged In Villanova Celebrations
The men, one 20 and the other 22, were charged after allegedly lighting their shirts on fire during Villanova's championship celebrations.
VILLANOVA, PA – Two men, one from Philadelphia and the other from New Jersey, face charges after allegedly setting fires during celebrations after Villanova University's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament championship victory in early April.
According to court records, Thomas Wolfe, 20 of Sparta, New Jersey, and Nicholas Kajer, 22, of Philadelphia, face charges of causing catastrophe and disorderly conduct.
Both men were released on $10,000 unsecured bail after being arraigned April 3, court documents show.
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Radnor Township Police previously told Patch that two people were arrested during the celebrations that erupted after the Wildcats' 79-62 win over the University of Michigan on Monday, April 2.
Main Line Media news reports Wolfe and Kajer lit their shirts on fire and swung them around in a crowd of people.
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Overall, police said the celebrations had a very minimal impact on the area as much of the night was orderly and good natured.
Wolfe and Kajer are slated to appear for preliminary hearings on May 3, according to court records.
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