OTTAWA, Canada—Police officers armed with long batons, and backed up by tear gas launchers and armored cars, stop people getting into central Ottawa on Feb. 20.
Photos: Police Prevent Supporters of Truck Protest Returning to Centre of Ottawa
Lawyers Concerned About Ottawa Police’s Threat of Criminal Prosecution of Those ‘Involved in This Protest’
A Twitter post by the Ottawa Police Service threatening criminal prosecution for those “involved in this protest” raises concerns for some lawyers who fear people’s rights will be trampled upon. “If you are involved in this protest, we will actively look to identify you and follow up with financial sanctions and criminal charges,” the Ottawa Police…
191 Arrested, 57 Vehicles Towed in Ottawa as Police Continue Operation Against Trucker Protest
This article will be updated throughout the day OTTAWA, Canada—Ottawa police said on the morning of Feb. 20 that 191 people have been arrested and 57 vehicles towed as law enforcement continues operations to clear protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates from the nation’s capital. Police have designated the site of the protest in Ottawa’s downtown…
Ottawa Trucker Protest: 191 People Arrested, 79 Vehicles Towed as Police Continue Escalated Operation
This article will be updated throughout the day OTTAWA—Ottawa police said on the Feb. 20 that 191 people have been arrested and 79 vehicles towed as law enforcement continues operations to clear protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates from the nation’s capital. Many protesters were pushed back by officers in riot gear with batons and pepper…
Police Smash Truck Windows, Push Back Protesters on 2nd Day of Massive Ottawa Operation
This report will be updated throughout the day OTTAWA, Canada—Police smashed truck windows and pushed back against protesters on Feb. 19 as law enforcement continues to close in on the main site of the protest in downtown Ottawa. Ottawa police said around 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 that 47 people had been arrested and 38…
170 Arrests in Ottawa as Police Continue Operation Against Protesters Opposed to COVID-19 Mandates
This report will be updated throughout the day OTTAWA, Canada—Wearing helmets while wielding batons and pepper spray, police smashed truck windows and pushed back against protesters on Feb. 19 as law enforcement continues to close in on the main site of the protest in downtown Ottawa. Ottawa police said on the afternoon of Feb. 19…
Police Advance on Remaining Protesters in Ottawa
This report will be updated throughout the day OTTAWA, Canada—Heavy police presence remains in downtown Ottawa on Feb. 19, a day after law enforcement escalated operations against protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates, to clear demonstrations around the area of Canada’s Parliament buildings. Many protesters and vehicles have already been cleared from the capital, but some…
Protest, Looting in Minnesota After Sentencing of Ex-Officer in Duante Wright Case
Protesters in Minneapolis on Friday called for harsher punishment for former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, who was sentenced to two years behind bars in the shooting death of Duante Wright, and while the demonstrations were peaceful, police confirmed several looting incidents later in the day and looters in the area. Potter was convicted of first-…
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