June 23, 2020
The
Richmond Police Department last night declared an Unlawful Assembly during an
occupation of the Marshall Street approach to the entrance to City Hall,
blocking the public right of way to through traffic. Protestors threw traffic
cones, barricades and concrete trash cans into the street, used vehicles to
block off the street and set up tents in front of the entrance doors. The
protestors also threw rocks and other objects at the officers.
At approximately 12:00 a.m.,
Tuesday, June 23rd, officers arrived at city hall to deal with the
occupation, which had been growing in size for several hours. Protestors were
distributing fliers which indicated they planned to stay in place long-term.
(flier attached).
Approximately forty minutes after
the officers arrived, the first Unlawful Assembly announcement was broadcast to
the crowd and then repeated several times. The announcement was also posted on
Twitter. After another 45 minutes had passed, officers began arresting those
who had not dispersed.
Twelve people were arrested and
charged under state code 18.2-406, taken to the Justice Center for processing
and then released. They are:
·
Adrianna E. Carpenter, 30, W/F, Richmond
·
William A. Neer, 27, W/M, Richmond
·
Stephanie R. Smith, W/F, 29, Richmond
·
Lily V. Bova, 27, W/M, Virginia Beach
·
Ha N. Tran, 29, A/F, Richmond
·
Darian A. White, 23, W/F, Richmond
·
Anthony J. Laudermilk, 22, W/M, Richmond
·
Jasmine Naghedi, 22, Unknown/F, Richmond
·
Alaja Patterson, 19, B/F, Richmond
·
Deandre J.E. Quarles, 22, B/M, Richmond
·
Jonathan A. Delk, 24, B/M, Richmond
o
Delk was also served an outstanding felony
warrant for embezzlement
·
John D. Weakley, 37, W/M, Richmond – photo not
yet available
o
Weakley was also charged with four counts of
Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
One RPD officer was injured when he
was struck on the arm by a hickory stick. He was treated at the scene.
Adrianna E. Carpenter
William A. Neer
Stephanie R. Smith
Lily V. Bova
Ha N. Tran
Darian A. White
Anthony J. Laudermilk
Jasmine Naghedi
Alaja Patterson
Deandre J.E. Quarles
Jonathan A. Delk
