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'Disgruntled' ex-Chili's employee drove stolen car into Pennsylvania restaurant: Police
James Patel
James Patel
Senior Reporter · Cuyahoga Falls, OH
James has over a decade of experience in business journalism, having worked for Cleveland's NPR affiliate before joining Akron Current. He holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University and specializes in local economic trends affecting small businesses.
More from James →Senior Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 1:22 AM · 1 min read
A "disgruntled ex-employee" of a Pennsylvania Chili's restaurant is accused of driving a stolen vehicle through the front of a location in Carlisle on Thursday.
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