Wanted Georgia man arrested after applying for job at Arkansas police department

Police in Arkansas say a man applying to be a police officer had warrants out for his arrest in Georgia.

According to a press release from the Monticello Police Department, 24-year-old Justin C. Carter applied for the police officer position through an online application while hiding in South Carolina.

Authorities say that the 24-year-old fugitive came to Arkansas to verify details for the physical fitness test.

After he arrived, officers say there were "discrepancies in his physical appearance from his background check." 

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After police further investigated Carter's history they found his real identity and a nationwide warrant for his arrest from Georgia. 

The next day, Carter met police at the Monticello High School track to perform his fitness test.

The officers allowed Carter to perform the fitness test and took him into custody right after he completed the test. Police said that he was wanted over a probation violation in Georgia.

Following his arrest, he is awaiting transportation back to Georgia.

Box cutter strikes kid's head at Pennsylvania amusement park after falling from roller coaster

A box cutter fell from the pocket of someone riding a roller coaster at a Pennsylvania amusement park and hit a female in the head, police say.

The East Lampeter Township Police Department said a pre-teen female guest at Dutch Wonderland amusement park on Aug. 12 was hit on the head by a box cutter-type device. Employees at the park told police that the object likely fell out of the pocket of an individual riding a nearby roller coaster.

Police said that the female suffered a minor head injury and was treated at a local urgent care.

Officials added that the blade of the box cutter wasn't open at the time it fell out of an individual's pocket.

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The incident is being considered accidental, according to police, stating that no criminal investigation is underway.

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Dutch Wonderland said in a statement to WGAL that park staff immediately assisted the female.

"At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, park staff immediately responded to reports of a young park guest that had been accidentally struck by a utility tool. The guest was treated by first aid at the park and returned home for the evening. All additional questions regarding this matter should be directed to the local police department," the spokesperson said.

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