02
December
2020
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21:30
America/New_York

Protesters at Hamilton City Hall Charged

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged 18 Defund HPS demonstrators for refusing to leave City Hall after hours.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on December 2, 2020, Hamilton Police responded to City Hall for a group of six individuals who refused to leave the building lobby after business hours. The group stated they would not leave the premises until they were granted a public meeting with the Mayor. Eventually, the group grew to 19 individuals within the lobby. The group was warned they would be arrested and charged with trespassing if they did not leave.

They were eventually arrested, charged and released under the Trespass to Property Act – Fail to Leave Premises When Directed (Section) 2 (1)(b), which is a $65 total payable fine.

Hamilton Police continue to respect the right to lawful and peaceful protest.