Inauguration Day Demonstrations: No Arrests As Protesters Gather Capitol
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The latest on demonstrations happening around the California State Capitol on President Joe Biden's inauguration day:
3:46 p.m.
Police say the fencing around the capitol at 9th and G streets was pushed over.
Two traffic stops were conducted:
- One vehicle was confronting demonstrators as they marched. A person inside the vehicle was cited for possession of pepper spray.
- One vehicle was reported to contain Molotov cocktails. There turned out to be no incendiary devices in the vehicle.
Police say they will remain at the capitol throughout the night.
2:30 p.m.
Police say most protesters have dispersed after walking from the Capitol to their original staging area.
No major incidents have been reported.
A large law enforcement officer presence will remain in the area for the time being, police say.
1:20 p.m.
Sacramento police say the demonstrators have started to split around the Capitol Mall area.
The protests have been peaceful and officers have not reported any incidents so far.
Expect rolling road closures in the area, police say, as officers continue to closely follow the groups.
12:31 p.m.
Groups of protesters have now started marching towards the California State Capitol.
Protesters are met with a show of force at the state capitol building. @JohnDabkovich @DinaKupfer @GoodDaySac @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/NMhCPnYrpm
— Rachel Wulff (@rachelwulff) January 20, 2021
Some protesters are carrying Black Lives Matter flags. Many are dressed in all black.
Several protesters are also going up to the barrier fence that has been placed around the Capitol building in anticipation of the demonstrations.
A large police presence remains in the area, monitoring the protesters.
Profanity warning: this group made it past the barrier here on 10th, CHP made no effort to stop them walking towards the Capitol fence @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/Ei8zDIpWCV
— Marissa Perlman (@MPerlmanNews) January 20, 2021
Sacramento police say no incidents have been reported so far.
11:25 a.m.
While no demonstrations are happening at the California State Capitol on Wednesday morning, police say they are monitoring some small groups of people congregating at parks around the area.
Small group dressed all in black gathering at Fremont Park as cops circle (some dressed in riot gear) Sacramento #antifa said on social media it would organize here. @GoodDaySac @CBSSacramento @DinaKupfer @JohnDabkovich pic.twitter.com/JzXcUz4Btb
— Rachel Wulff (@rachelwulff) January 20, 2021
Local law enforcement has been bracing for possible unrest on Pres. Joe Biden's inauguration day.
In Sacramento, the morning has been peaceful around the State Capitol. Sacramento police say they are seeing some small groups of people congregating at parks around the Capitol, however.
Update 1/20/21:
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) January 20, 2021
At this time there are no demonstrations occurring at the Capitol. Some small groups of people, wearing all black, shields, and helmets have begun to congregate at local parks in the area of the Capitol. Follow this thread for updates. pic.twitter.com/EngU62XfUZ
The people could be seen dressed in all black, shields and helmets, officers say.
A large amount of officers remains in the area monitoring the groups, police say.
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