During recent protests in Washington, DC, the DC Police reported that a total of nine individuals were arrested for various offenses. Two individuals were arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer near Union Station after allegedly pushing law enforcement officials. Additionally, two more individuals were taken into custody for crossing a police line following an assault on an officer, as stated by DC Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith.
At a separate location near the Capitol, five individuals faced charges of Crowding, Obstructing, or Incommoding after reportedly using locking devices to connect their arms together and obstruct traffic flow. Chief Smith emphasized that while many individuals peacefully exercised their First Amendment rights, there were those who chose to disregard the law.
