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Creed concert leads to two arrests, four citations

By Billie Owens

Two men were arrested during the Creed concert Saturday night at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center.

Burton N. Courneya, 30, of Datzedell Lane, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, was arrested for DWI and aggravated DWI for allegedly operating a motor vehicle in the campground at Darien Lake while intoxicated and having a BAC of more than .18 percent. He was arraigned before Justice Gary Graber and then jailed in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Matthew D. Ruggles, 28, of Anderson Avenue, Rochester, was arrested for DWI after allegedly operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after driving into a ditch in the concert venue's parking lot. He was arraigned before Justice Graber, released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear at a later date.

The following individuals were issued citations for allegedly consuming alcohol under age 21. They are scheduled to appear in Darien Town Court at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22.

Julianne E. Piasecki, 19, of Harding Avenue, North Townawanda

Katelynn M. Piasecki, 19, of Old Creek Road, Alexander

Julia M. Vogt, 18, of Weaver Parkway, North Townawanda

Aaron M. Richards, 19, Meadowbrook Drive, North Townawanda

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