Man throws water balloon at passerby

A man was arrested for throwing a water balloon at passersby near the intersection of North Chapel Street and New Street on Friday, according to Newark police spokesman MCpl. Gerald Bryda.

An officer observed a man throw an object, later identified as a water balloon, from his car, hitting two girls walking near the intersection at 10:55 p.m., Bryda said.

The officer stopped the car and arrested the man sitting in the back seat of the vehicle on the passenger side, Bryda said.

The man was charged with disorderly conduct. He was released and issued a court summons.