Four arrested in Portland protest clash
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(Worthy News) – Four people were arrested Saturday as hundreds of right-wing demonstrators faced off against self-described anti-fascist protesters in Portland, Ore., according to police.
The charges against the four individuals who were arrested individuals ranged from harassment and unlawful use of a weapon to resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, Reuters reports. They will be arraigned in court on Monday.
Police worked to keep the two groups apart while they chanted and insulted each other. Law enforcement also set up a security perimeter where officers confiscated flag poles and other potential weapons. [ Source: Washington Examiner (Read More…) ]
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