Auburn85 432 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 https://komonews.com/news/local/12-arrested-after-protesters-block-i-5-lanes-in-seattle Quote SEATTLE — SEATTLE - Thirteen people were arrested and two vehicles were impounded Monday after protesters blocked Interstate 5 in Seattle, the Washington State Patrol reports. Troopers responded to the scene, in the northbound I-5 collector-distributor lanes near James Street, at about 12:30 p.m. after receiving reports of traffic being blocked by a protest. The protesters stopped traffic and quickly caused a long backup past the Interstate 90 interchange, said Trooper Rick Johnson. Troopers cleared the scene and took 13 people into custody. One of the protestors, a 40-year-old woman, was taken to a local hospital for an unrelated medical need and was in stable condition, Seattle Fire officials said. Troopers tried to have the other 12 booked for disorderly conduct but the county jail refused to hold them, so they were cited and released instead. During the protest, the group painted the letters "BLM" on the pavement. All lanes have since reopened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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