Ding-Dong Ditch Prank in Coronado Goes Awry with Unexpected Fireworks Blast

Coronado, Calif.— A teenage prank of ringing doorbells and running away turned dangerous in Coronado last Tuesday, leading to a firework explosion that injured two teenagers. Authorities are now investigating the incident in which a homeowner allegedly retaliated against the prank players by setting off fireworks. The event unfolded late at night after a group of teenagers engaged in what is known as “ding-dong ditch,” where they rang the doorbells of several homes and then …

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Startling Firework Prank Shakes Scottsdale Neighborhood, Sparks Community Concern and Police Investigation

Scottsdale, Ariz. — Residents of a typically serene neighborhood in north Scottsdale were startled by a loud explosion on Monday evening, following a reckless act involving fireworks. Around 8:45 p.m. near Shea Boulevard and 104th Street, a car was seen slowing down in the dark, moments before an individual threw a suspected firework out of the vehicle, causing a startling blast. Miranda Jenkins, a local resident, described the unnerving event that unfolded just as she …

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