Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett issued a statement related to protests on Copley Road and the Highland Square area that occurred Wednesday evening.
and the Highland Square area that occurred Wednesday evening. In the Copley Road incident officers dispersed a chemical irritant into the large group of protesters after someone in the group allegedly threw rocks and bottles. Later in the evening in the Highland Square area, protesters allegedly broke out windows to several businesses.
“I have received many inquiries asking for information related to the protest on Copley Rd.councilmembers, our residents, and beyond and I understand your concerns. I am waitingconfusion. Before I explain what happened, I need to be sure of the timeline of events. Ifirrevocable damage.
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