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Police: 2 men arrested at ‘fight club’ contest in Melville

Police say the event at the Walt Whitman Park was being advertised on social media.

News 12 Staff

Jun 23, 2025, 5:56 AM

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Two Northport men are facing unlawful assembly charges for a “fight club” gathering held Sunday in Melville.

Police say the event at the Walt Whitman Park was being advertised on social media. Around 70 people attended around 4:30 p.m.

19-year-old participants Finley McCloskey and Jake Zimilies were arrested at the scene.

Authorities say they are scheduled to appear in court in Islip at a later date.

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