More than $85K Worth of Fireworks Stolen From Orlando Business

Central Florida firework thieves caught on camera

FOX 35's Randi Hildreth spoke with the President of Big Bang Fireworks who said thieves hit two of his locations and stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. However, the thieves were caught on camera.

4 arrested for allegedly stealing fireworks in Newton

4 arrested for allegedly stealing fireworks in Newton NEWTON, Miss. (WTOK) – Four people have been arrested by the Newton Police Department for allegedly stealing fireworks just days before July 4th. According to Newton Interim Police Chief McKenzie Patrick, officers received a call on Monday around 2 a.m. stating that fireworks had been taken from a local stand on Eastside Drive. Upon arrival, there were no individuals present, but officers con…

More than $85K worth of fireworks stolen from Orlando business

The owner of a fireworks business spent much of the start of his Fourth of July week counting his inventory—at least, what’s left of it—following the theft of what he estimated to be more than $85,000 worth of products.“We’ve had thefts throughout this area over the years,” said Justin Driggers, the owner of Big Bang Fireworks. “A lot of them have been on the bigger side. This is by far the biggest.”The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed M…

Fireworks stand owner offers grace, a job and cash after Crowley theft

With just days to go until the Fourth of July, business at Johnny Fireworks has been anything but easy. Co-owner Johnathan Cook said they’ve battled a honeybee infestation and higher prices on the Chinese products they import. “This is kind of our 10 days to stretch all the way to New Year’s. We have expenses and budgets, and tariffs have been hard on us this year,” he said. But Friday morning packed the biggest punch when, at 5:25 a.m., the sta…

Massive Fireworks Thefts Strike Orlando Business Ahead of Fourth of

Four Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Fireworks In Newton - Darkhorse Press

The Newton Police Department has arrested four individuals following an early morning fireworks theft and multi-agency pursuit that unfolded on June 30. At approximately 2:00 a.m., Newton County E911 alerted Newton Police to a possible theft in progress at a fireworks stand on Eastside Drive. Officers arrived at the scene but didn’t see anyone. They continued to patrol the area. Roughly an hour and a half later, around 3:30 a.m., officers observ…