Tag Archives: Pearson Park

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→

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→