Quakertown police chief on leave as altercation in anti-ICE protest is investigated
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
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Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout. Kerri Corrado reports.
One week after a student anti-ICE protest in Quakertown, Pa., turned into a scuffle with the chief of police, residents rally in support of the students who were involved. Kerri Corrado reports.
Community members and parents demanded answers Thursday night after an anti-ICE protest last week ended in a violent confrontation with the Quakertown police chief.
Not a seat was open inside the Quakertown School District building Thursday night as parents and the community demanded answers about last week's anti-ICE protest that turned violent.
Two of the five teenagers detained in Quakertown remain in custody Thursday after an anti-ICE protest turned into a brawl with the police chief.
The protest in Quakertown last week started peacefully and then turned violent. Five teens were arrested and spent at least four nights in custody. Three of them were released by a judge on Tuesday.
Community organizers in Quakertown, Pennsylvania are planning what they say will be a peaceful gathering before packing a school board meeting. They're demanding answers from the Quakertown School District after a student anti-ICE walkout ended in a violent confrontation with a local police chief.
Five students were arrested and detained for at least four nights after an altercation with Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
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The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Tuesday morning due to a wintry mix moving through the area.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said the policy has his full support.
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A fire in Bristol Borough has left one person dead Monday night, according to Bucks County dispatch.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said the policy has his full support.
A fire in Bristol Borough has left one person dead Monday night, according to Bucks County dispatch.
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