Man arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying moviegoer who used cellphone at Burbank theater

BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) — A man was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying a patron who was using a cellphone during a movie in Burbank, authorities said.

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The incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the AMC Burbank, 125 E. Palm Ave.

Matthew Douglas Ware, 34, was booked for misdemeanor battery and released at 7:22 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department inmate records.

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Two other moviegoers complained of irritation from the pepper spray and were treated at a hospital, according to the Burbank Police Department.

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City News Service contributed to this report.

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