Two women were arrested for allegedly shoplifting from the American Eagle and Polo outlets at the Merrimack Premium Outlets. Maryah Williams of Boston and Lasonia Watler of Brockton were found with stolen merchandise from both stores. They resisted arrest, with Williams kicking an officer and discharging pepper spray. The officers and some shoppers were treated for exposure to the spray. Despite being taken into custody, the women continued to resist and use racially insensitive language. They are now facing felony and misdemeanor charges, including receiving stolen property and assault on a police officer. The incident caused a disruption in the outlet stores, with other shoppers affected by the chaos. Williams and Watler are scheduled to appear in court for their charges. The Merrimack Police Department handled the investigation and took the suspects into custody. The officers involved in the incident were treated by Merrimack firefighters and EMS for the effects of the pepper spray. The department emphasized the importance of following the law and respecting law enforcement in their statement regarding the incident. The community and shoppers at the outlets were urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.
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