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Seven counterprotesters charged after Anaheim melee with KKK members

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, News, OCDA, Police, Politics Leave a comment

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Case # 16NM10371

Date: June 30, 2016

SEVEN COUNTERPROTESTERS CHARGED FOR ATTACKING MEMBERS OF WHITE SUPREMACIST ORGANIZATION DURING RALLY IN ANAHEIM

*Law enforcement seeking public’s help identifying additional counter protester suspect for his role

FULLERTON, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) has charged seven counter protesters for attacking members of a white supremacist organization during a protest rally in Pearson Park in Anaheim, after an extensive and thorough review of the evidence submitted by the Anaheim Police Department (APD). APD conducted an extensive and thorough investigation and provided videos and hundreds of photographs to the OCDA.

There is still one counter protester suspect in a blue shirt that has yet to be identified and is being sought for kicking one of the victims in the head. Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help in identifying that suspect and photos of him are below. Continue reading→

The Anaheim Police used social media videos to charge suspects after the KKK rally

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, News, Police, Politics Leave a comment

Raul Quezada, Chief of Police
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2016

Released by: Sgt. Daron Wyatt, Contact: (714) 497-5633

Subject: Update to KKK Protest Violence

ANAHEIM, CA – Detectives from the Anaheim Police Department Homicide/Major Assaults Detail have been working around the clock to determine the facts surrounding the violence which erupted just after noon on Saturday at a planned walking protest by the KKK at Pearson Park. Detectives have completed dozens of interviews with witnesses, as well as parties who were arrested at the scene. In addition, Detectives have been poring over videos and still photographs of the incident, which were either provided to police personnel at the scene or have been posted on public internet sites. Those images offer clear evidence of the events as they unfolded. As a result, five of the 12 people who were originally arrested have been released as the images and statements corroborate witness statements that they were acting in self-defense. Even still, the case will be presented to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for review and it will make the final determination regarding whether criminal charges will be filed. Continue reading→

12 arrested after the Pearson Park KKK rally melee with one suspect at large

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, News, Police, Politics Leave a comment

Raul Quezada, Chief of Police

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27, 2016

Released by: Sgt. Daron Wyatt, Contact: (714) 497-5633

Subject: 12 Arrested After Violence Erupts at Pearson Park Protest. Identity of Outstanding Suspect Sought

ANAHEIM, CA – At approximately 12:10 pm on Saturday, violence erupted when six suspected members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) arrived on the south side of Pearson Park for a planned walking protest. Initial reports indicate a group of approximately 30 counter protesters immediately confronted the KKK group, which resulted in two KKK members being stomped on the ground by counter protesters and three counter protesters being stabbed by members of the KKK group. One of the stabbing victims was transported to the hospital in critical condition, but his condition has been upgraded to stable. The two other stabbing victims are in stable condition. One of the stomping victims was transported to the hospital in stable condition, while the other suffered minor injuries and refused treatment.

Five members of the KKK group, four males and one female, were arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon for the stabbing incidents. Continue reading→

How did the Anaheim Police fail to show up in time for the KKK protest?

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, News, Police, Politics, Raul Quezada 1 Comment

The Anaheim Police posted on their Twitter page yesterday that “We’re aware of a KKK “walking protest” tomorrow Feb 27 at Pearson Park 1:30 pm.”

However the OC Weekly posted today that there was “no visible police presence at the scene.”

Brian Levin, director of CSU San Bernardino’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, also told the L.A. Times that “There were no police officers here when this started happening.” Continue reading→

KKK members stabbed three counter-protesters at a rally in Anaheim today

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, News, Police Leave a comment

Several people were stabbed, one with a flag pole, during a brawl on Saturday morning between self-described Ku Klux Klan members and counter-protesters at Pearson Park, in Anaheim today, according to the O.C. Register.

The attack happened at around 11 a.m. this morning when five KKK members showed up at Pearson Park. The KKK leaders had announced their intention to rally at the park earlier this week. The clan members drove up in a vehicle and were confronted by protesters right away.

The Anaheim Police claimed that the protesters attacked the Klansmen. Continue reading→