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Spears' Crew Members Fired, Tour Responds To Pittsburgh Arrests

Updated: 11:57 pm EDT March 26, 2009

Two men were arrested Wednesday night after police said they scuffled with officers along East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side.

A statement posted on the pop star's Web site Thursday night said, "Last night two employees of a company contracted to provide equipment for The Circus Starring Britney Spears tour were arrested in Pittsburgh, PA. However, neither of the men involved are employees of the tour or Ms. Spears. The two individuals have since been dismissed by their employer. The Circus Starring Britney Spears tour does not support or tolerate this type of behavior."

VIDEO: Britney Spears' Crew Members Arrested In South Side Scuffle

According to the criminal complaint, an officer said he saw Rockey Dickey, 34, of California, punching another man in the face. The officer said he tried to stop the fight, which is when Dickey turned and took a swing at him, knocking off his hat.

Another officer jumped in to subdue Dickey, but Alex Montes, 23, also from California, stepped in and placed that officer in a headlock, the criminal complaint said.

Spears is set to play Mellon Arena Friday night.

Police said Dickey would not cooperate when officers tried to handcuff him. A Taser was used to subdue him as he was kicking his legs and flailing his arms, police said.

Police said Montes fled the scene but was arrested a short time later at the intersection of 17th Street and Wright’s Way.

The victim that was being beaten, Matthew Boyle, 30, of Pittsburgh, was taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital for injuries to his nose and forehead.

Dickey and Montes are charged with aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Dickey is also charged with simple assault and resisting arrest.

Both men posted $100,000 bond each on Thursday and were released from the Allegheny County Jail.

The preliminary hearing for Dickey and Montes is set for April 2 at 8 a.m.

Montes' mother told Channel 11 that this is his first tour with Spears and said he does not usually get into trouble.