Police Investigate Protests |
Written by Rick Martinez
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Monday, 14 November 2011 18:00 |
(CHAPEL HILL) - Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue said riot literature, including instructions for flipping a police car was discovered among protesters before then raid that evicted them from a vacant building on Franklin Street early Sunday evening.
The literature as well as the discovery of flammable items within the building were justification for the deployment of SWAT-like police personnel.
Blue said the group occupying the building is not part of Occupy Chapel Hill, though some members have participated in both movements.
Seven people were arrested during the eviction. They are Ellen Crawford, 23, of Richmond, Va.; Eva Jones, 22, of Chapel Hill; Daniel Regenscheit, 27, of Chapel Hill; Kassandra Ofray, 21, of Pittsboro; David Maliken, 24, of Carrboro; Monica Ganguly, 29, of Chapel Hill; and Jack Jarrell, 24, of Carrboro. Each were charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering.
The building at 419 W. Franklin Street is owned by Fayetteville businessman Joe Riddle and was once home to car dealerships.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 November 2011 00:01 |