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Ind. man arrested after trying to put soap in child’s mouth as punishment for swearing: Police
By Leila Ahmed
Man kicks, tries to bite cops outside Ithaca police station, police say
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
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An Ithaca man kicked, spit at and tried to bite police officers while they arrested him in the parking lot of the Ithaca Police Department, police said.Officers were called to the department’s side parking lot at about 9:28 p.m. Friday for a dispute between two people, according to police.
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