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Cops Arrest One For Unlawful Protest
posted (September 2, 2016)
Police did hold one man for the illegal protest - and today the Deputy Commander for Southside told us that he will be charged:..

Sr. Supt. Alden Dawson - Deputy OC, Eastern Division South
"I spoke to the persons who were standing in front of the ADO bus who were employees of BBOC and for the most part the majority of them cooperated and moved from in front of the bus. We had on person who we had to arrest, because he was not cooperating with us and we subsequently move the buses that was causing the obstruction and the ADO bus went on its way."

Reporter
"Can you name that person and is he still is custody and what charges will he faced?"

Sr. Supt. Alden Dawson - Deputy OC, Eastern Division South
"The person is in custody and he will be charge before the day is finish. There will be at least 3 charges."

Reporter
"Can you specify?"

Sr. Supt. Alden Dawson - Deputy OC, Eastern Division South
"At this time I could look at obstruction, assault and disorderly conduct. If you want to conduct peaceful protest then you should apply for a permit to do so."

The accused will not be taken to court until Monday.

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