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