Parole for Man Accused of Resiting Arrest Following Street Party


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A Bristol Borough man was paroled and serve probation for resiting arrest following an incident in 2013.

Douglas Snelling, 26, was found guilty recently of resisting arrest at Bucks County court in Doylestown. The 26-year-old was found not guilty on changes of aggravated assault and simple assault.

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Court records show Snelling was paroled and will face 1 year of probation.

Snelling was arrested after police responded to a loud outdoor party in Bristol Borough.

Authorities said about 200 people were drinking and smoking pot while in the street.

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Snelling did not leave after being asked so several times, according to court papers.

The 26-year-old fought back as police attempted to arrest him. It took several officers and a police dog to control him, police said.

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