14 October 2011

Police Arrest Protesters at Occupy SD

Police began arresting protesters in Civic Center Plaza demonstrating in support of the Occupy movement.

Police arrested the first protester at about 7:30 a.m. Friday, images from the scene showed.

Those resisting formed a circle around the remaining tents in the Plaza. Officers began taking the tents down as protesters yelled "Hold steady."

"If some people want to get arrested, we will accommodate them," said Police Chief William Lansdowne after the first arrest.

Just before 7 a.m., six tents remained in the Plaza in a tight circle. About 100 protesters said they did not plan on removing their tents, and were planning on taking a stand against police demands.

The protesters began occupying the Plaza Saturday as part of a nation-wide movement against corporate greed and income disparity.

Assistant Chief Boyd Long held an open dialogue with the protestors at about 4:40 p.m. Thursday. He told protesters they had to remove their tents and property and cannot bring them back.

“It is unlawful for any person to erect, place, allow to remain, construct, establish, plant or maintain any vegetation or object on any public street, alley, sidewalk, highway, or other public property or public right-of-way, except as otherwise provided by the Code,” the notice read.

“Those who refuse to comply with the above code will be subject to arrest.”

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