Man arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying moviegoer over cellphone use at Burbank theater

A man was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying someone who was using their cellphone during a movie screening at a Burbank theater. Burbank police identified the suspect as Matthew Ware, 34, of Los Angeles.
Sourcing & attribution. Newseze provides AI-curated summaries, narrative framing, and editorial analysis. The underlying reporting was contributed by KTLA Los Angeles; tap “Open original source” above to read their full reporting and support the contributing newsroom directly.
Across the aisle
Same story · other lanesHere's how the same story is being covered by outlets in other lanes. Read both — Newseze doesn't pick a side.
Newseze's algorithm reads the story and answers your question — calmly, factually, with source attribution. No comments, no flame wars — just answers.
No questions yet. Be the first.
Answers reflect Newseze's editorial framework applied under fair use (17 U.S.C. § 107). Not financial, legal, medical, or tax advice. Hate speech and racial slurs are blocked.
Related stories
Why it mattersFive mumps cases (three confirmed, two probable) have been reported among student-athletes on a single SDSU team.

Why it mattersComedian Carrot Top is in the hospital Friday after attempting suicide, TMZ reports. The Las Vegas-based performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, reportedly attempted suicide in the Vegas area Friday and was rushed …
Comedian Carrot Top is in the hospital Friday after attempting suicide, TMZ reports. The Las Vegas-based performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, reportedl…

Why it mattersThe administration is executing a core campaign promise in one of the most remote sections of the southern border, marking a significant shift in immigration enforcement policy with major budgetary and environmental impl…
The Trump administration has started building the border wall in the Big Bend region of west Texas

Why it mattersHao-Yu Lee and Riley Greene each hit a two-run homer in a five-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied from six down to beat the Chicago White Sox 11-8