Man Arrested After Setting Off Fireworks: Police

Man arrested after setting off fireworks in central Florida: Police

An employee at a central Florida fireworks stand was arrested after he set off several of the devices after a fight, Ocoee police said Tuesday.

Guy Fowlkes was being held in jail without bond and faces charges including possession of destructive device with intent to harm or damage, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery, a jail official said.

It wasn't immediately known if he had an attorney.

On Monday night, Fowlkes allegedly got into a fight with another employee about missing keys at the fireworks stand, and he set off the fireworks under the stand's tent, authorities said.

He directed some of the fireworks at other employees, including a pregnant woman, authorities said.

He also put a firecracker into a car's gas tank, but the vehicle didn't ignite, authorities said.

Police said the exploding fireworks were visible when they arrived.

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