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DECATUR – An 18-year-old Forsyth man was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and battery, for grabbing a microphone from a TV reporter during Decatur Celebration and uttering an obscene phrase on live television.

Sean Streaty was performing a live broadcast for WAND-TV between 10 and 10:30 p.m. Friday near the Stephen Decatur statue, Franklin and William streets, when the teen grabbed his microphone, uttered the phrase, and fled on foot.

“The newscast spread on the Internet,” said Decatur Police Sgt. Shane Brandel. “From that the suspect was identified.”

The suspect was arrested and released on a notice to appear in court. He is due in circuit court for his arraignment Sept. 5.

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