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SANTA ANA POLICE ARREST FIVE PROTESTERS FOR FAILURE TO DISPERSE

LGBTQ and Immigrant Rights groups protested today at 810 AM. The group of approximately 100 protesters set up a chain link fenced cage in the middle of the intersection of Civic Center and Boyd Way, completely blocking the intersection. Inside the chain link fenced cage, four protesters chained themselves to the fence. The 5th protester was chained to the outside fencing.

For the safety of the protesters, SAPD had to block all traffic on Civic Center from Flower to Bristol. SAPD officials met with protesters and requested they clear the intersection and protest in a lawful manner without impeding traffic. The group refused to comply, at which time a lawful order for the group to clear the intersection was given. All but five individuals complied with officers lawful orders. The five non-compliant protesters were arrested and booked into the Santa Ana Police Department Jail for CPC 409 Failure to Disperse from an Unlawful Assembly. All five arrestees have bailed out of jail.

Arrested:
1. Ramiro Alexis Gonzalez (21) Laguna Hills
2. Isaias Celestina Noycola (35) Vallejo
3. Laura Willa Kanter (50) Irvine
4. Ronald Veliz (30) Mission Hills
5. Steve Salinas Zamarripa (29) Santa Ana