Crime & Safety
Talking During Film Sparks Fight at Bethesda Row Cinema
A man allegedly shoved another moviegoer following a verbal dispute, police said.
A man allegedly shoved another moviegoer during a film at the Bethesda Row Cinema Christmas Day, according to Montgomery County Police.
The fight erupted after two men got in a verbal dispute over talking during the movie, according to Montgomery County Police spokeswoman Officer Janelle Smith.
A 27-year-old man shoved the victim, a 31-year-old man, Smith said.
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Police responded to the theater shortly before 11 p.m. Dec. 25 for the report of an assault, Smith said.
The man wasn’t arrested or formally charged, but a police report was written, Smith said.
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The victim could decide to press assault charges against the suspect, Smith said. It wasn’t clear whether or not the man had been charged.
A movie theater representative had no comment on the incident and referred a call from Patch to a Landmark spokeswoman, who didn't immediately return a call for comment.
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