A carnival event at the White Marsh Mall was forced to close early on Saturday evening due to multiple disturbances involving juveniles that required police intervention.

According to authorities, officers responded to several incidents at the carnival site in the 8200 block of Perry Hall Boulevard on April 6th. The carnival had hired security personnel and off-duty officers, who requested additional assistance from police to address the unfolding situations.

Faced with escalating disturbances, carnival organizers made the decision to shut down operations early as a precautionary measure.

Four juveniles were ultimately arrested – three in connection with the carnival incidents and one for an unrelated theft offense that occurred separately.

While some reports circulated about shots being fired at the scene, the Baltimore County Police Department stated that this information remains unverified at this time. No injuries were reported from any of the incidents.

The early closure of the carnival highlights the challenges of maintaining order and safety at large public events, particularly those attracting significant numbers of juveniles. A visible police presence and security measures were in place, but did not fully prevent disruptive behavior from a subset of attendees.

Investigations into the specific circumstances and nature of the disturbances are likely ongoing. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for comprehensive security planning and crowd control measures at similar events going forward.