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Authorities arrested a Pennsport man for allegedly attempting to injure two strangers.
At approximately 7:35 p.m. Friday, the complainants were waiting for a bus on the 1800 block of East Moyamensing Avenue when an unknown figure supposedly approached them and stated “You guys remind me of my family, and I’m going to kill you,” Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The women tried to walk away, but the male reportedly pulled out a black knife and charged at them.
The first female was able to disarm the purported aggressor and tackled him, holding him down until the arrival of authorities, who arrested Gary Azcona, of the 1600 block of South Front Street. They charged the 27-year-old with possession of an instrument of crime, assault, recklessly endangering another person and making terroristic threats. He awaits a Dec. 23 preliminary hearing.
To report information, call South Detectives’ tip line at 215-685-1635 or visit www.phillypolice.com/forms.
Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at jmyers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124.
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