Friday, November 11, 2016

Riot declared in Portland, Oregon amid new wave of anti-Trump demonstrations

Riot declared in Portland, Oregon amid new wave of anti-Trump demos
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Riot declared in Portland, Oregon amid new wave of anti-Trump demos
PORTLAND, Ore. --Another round of protests over Donald Trump’s election hit many major cities across the country Thursday during the day and at night and, while most were peaceful, at least one turned violent and was officially …
CBS/AP November 11, 2016, 3:07 AM

Riot declared in Portland, Oregon amid new wave of anti-Trump demos

Last Updated Nov 11, 2016 6:18 AM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Another round of protests over Donald Trump’s election hit many major cities across the country Thursday during the day and at night and, while most were peaceful, at least one turned violent and was officially dubbed a riot.
The president-elect fired back on Twitter after demonstrators in both red and blue states hit the streets again to express outrage over his unexpected win.
Trump tweeted Thursday night, “Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair!”
Friday morning, he turned to Twitter again:
The latest demonstrations occurred from Portland, Oregon, to Chicago, to New York and parts in between. Many drew several hundred people but some drew thousands.
In Portland, police declared a riot Thursday night, citing “extensive criminal and dangerous behavior” and tweeting that they were getting increasing reports of vandalism and aggressiveness as people marched through the city. They labeled some protesters “anarchists.”
CBS Portland affiliate KOIN-TV reported police put the number at some 4,000.
Marchers were spray-painting buildings, the station said. People were throwing projectiles at officers at one point and significant damage was done at a car dealership, police said. Multiple news outlets posted videos and photos of vehicle windows smashed out.
Protesters took over the Hawthorne Bridge, stopping cars on the roadway and climbing railings, KOIN said.
A video captured by freelance journalist Crystal Contreras showed an altercation on the bridge after a woman threw laundry detergent at protesters.
Police said people were breaking the windows of some businesses in Portland’s Pearl district.
Police advised people to discontinue the use of illegal fire devices such as fireworks and said multiple people with bats were reported in the crowd. Protesters carried signs reading, “No racists, no hate” and “Revolt.”
People not wanting to be associated with protesters should leave the area, police said. At one point, they began making arrests. They had said earlier charges could include rioting -- a felony.
The situation escalated at about 11:30 p.m. when officers began physically pushing the crowd back, arresting more people and using pepper spray, flash bangs and explosions and what appeared to be some kind of gas to disperse crowds. An unlawful assembly was declared.
One KOIN reporter was hit by a rubber bullet fired by police.
Oregon Department of Transportation officials closed portions of Interstate 5 and Interstate 84 in the area intermittently as a precaution. Officials urged travelers to use caution and watch for people in unexpected places on roads. Some bridges were also closed.
Police reported 26 arrests in all.
Things also got ugly in Oakland Thursday night, reports CBS SF Bay Area.
Police declared an unlawful assembly as about 1,000 protesters gathered downtown, that station said.
Police said protesters blocked Interstate 580 and at least two were arrested.
Tear gas was used for a second straight night, police said.
 
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