Man charged in road rage incident in Crown Point
Crown Point police said that Angelle Czaja, 23, was charged with felony criminal recklessness and misdemeanor failure to remain at the scene of an accident with bodily injury.
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Crown Point police said that Angelle Czaja, 23, was charged with felony criminal recklessness and misdemeanor failure to remain at the scene of an accident with bodily injury.
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Police said officers responded to a 911 call shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Friday in the parking lot of the 1200 block of Summit Street.
Police said officers responded to a 911 call shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Friday in the parking lot of the 1200 block of Summit Street.
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