One man was arrested after police broke up a group of 20 to 25 protesters on Friday night in downtown Walnut Creek.
Shortly after 9:30 p.m., two Walnut Creek police officers saw the protesters marching on North Broadway near Lincoln Avenue, near the city’s main library.
An SUV headed north on Broadway was stopped by some of the protesters, who then surrounded it. Police said two or three protesters tried to open the front driver-side door of the SUV, while others from the group yelled at the occupants and kicked the car. Officers immediately activated the lights and sirens on their patrol cars, but the crowd continued kicking the SUV and trying to open the driver’s door.
Some of the protesters then walked toward police, officers said, while others remained at the SUV.
Officers then shot a 40mm “foam baton” round at a protester attacking the SUV; he was struck in the torso, police said.
A second foam round was fired by police near the larger group of protesters at the SUV, dispersing that group, officers said.
Michael Chapman, whom police identified as the protester struck by the foam baton, was later arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and obstructing an officer.
Chapman was taken to the County Jail in Martinez.
The driver and passenger in the SUV were scared but unhurt, police said.
The investigation into this incident remains active. Detectives are working to identify the other protesters who attempted to open the SUV’s car door and who prevented it from immediately driving away, police said.
In a news release describing Friday’s incident, acting police Chief Jay Hill said, “The Walnut Creek Police Department is committed to ensuring individuals can exercise their First Amendment rights to protest peacefully, but we will not stand by and allow unlawful activity that puts public safety at risk.”
photos: courtesy of the Walnut Creek Police Dept.
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Always making the Antifa people Trump supporters lmao. One even hd a gun out is what I see?
You need to read that again. It took me reading it twice. It says a “counter protester” that showed up at a Trump rally earlier as an agitator to the Trump supporters. The real question is how long will it be before an ANTIFA chump does something real stupid and EVERYONE comes outside to play. There’s half a million people in this little valley. ANTIFA better do the math and bring in some numbers if they want a battle. It would be nice to know where Mr Chumpman is from. He obviously doesn’t know the area very well. Walnut Creek may look soft but this will get ugly quick doing that to the wrong person. There ain’t no reason for ANTIFA to even be here except local leaders want them to cause chaos.
All I see are losers using false media as a reason. Are you people that Blind ! The media twists facts and makes fake news to cause this. Boycott the media!! Vote blue
There is nothing twisted about this. Another ANTIFA attacked someone to cause chaos. You are trying to mislead people. Voting “blue” will only bring more of this violence. The media has used fake news to create a false narrative about Trump for 4 years. Now the uneducated organized drones attack the public.
@Sam,
I agree. The vast majority of the silent majority have been graciously allowing these fools quite a bit of latitude.
If/when the tipping point comes, it won’t be so civil, and “the protestors” will be in for quite the surprise…
I’ll be participating at that point.
An·ti·fa
/ˈan(t)ēˌfä,ˌanˈtēfə/
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noun
a political protest movement comprising autonomous groups affiliated by their militant opposition to fascism and other forms of extreme right-wing ideology.
“Saturday’s rally had the support of Antifa, whose sworn enemy is the far right”
What was the protest about?
looks like they are starting to collect reparations in walnut creek
Who cares they have no right to falsely imprison another individual no matter what their word is.
Well now, lets hope same fine Police work continues when protestors and shopping without dollars crowds show up just after the election and Trump’s win.
Or a Biden win!
Need to change it all! Get rid of CoCo County, Soros back DA!
Biden supporters at their finest.
Painting with a broad brush there huh? Not everyone different is your enemy. Let go of the faux-hate.
I’m glad this guy got arrested. Sounds like he’s a jerk who is out to cause trouble instead of voicing an opinion. We know there are people like that.
@Y
way to ignore the 400 lbs gorilla in the room!
20-25 “this” guys attacked the driver while in his car.
Yogurt -well said! People do things wrong because they’re jerks!, not because they are republicans or democratically. Smh
”I am ANTIFA”- Michael Forest Reinoehl RIP comrade 🤣🤣🤣
Ideas don’t shoot people dead in the street, burn buildings, accost law enforcement, surround non-participants just trying to pass by…shall I go on?
Protect!! Walnut Creek police stood by why these guys robbed downtown a few months ago, I watched them bash in store fronts and your buts did nothing, stop the bs that your going to protect us..
Mayor’s orders
Don’t be dumb. Life vs Property. Imagine what would’ve happened had officers engaged any of them. Protests/Looting or calls for the officers to be fired for being racist… why? Because society lets this behavior happen with no consequences.
maybe they shouldn’t risk their life to steal property
Bill, “Life vs. Property”?
Interesting concept.
I find it odd that people are willing to trade their lives for someone else’s property.
But I guess that’s the problem. They don’t consider that a possible consequence of their actions. If they did, nobody would have to worry about their property.
😂😂or course there’s 0 comments !!! Should out the police thoo✅✅✅✅
What is it exactly that you are trying to say?
The protesters were there to protest the Trump rally.
The arrestee was ID’d by WCPD as a “counter protester” so he’s a Trump supporter, right?
Wrong. Chumpman is leftist. He was there to confront peaceful Americans who came out to support their president.
I don’t know but why don’t you ask him instead of trying to guess…
It’s always the left that acts out more violently toward their opposing views.
Always? Do you have data/facts to support this statement or is this something you heard on Fox?
@Joatmeal:
It’s easily observable. No media spin necessary.
I think about what would have happened to my 62 year old mother when I see stuff like this. I had to talk to her and tell her to remain calm and lock the doors and drive through if they start hitting her windows. Me and her are both worried she’d have a heart attack in this situation. Just goes to show no one is safe while the media keeps excusing all of this as “peaceful protests.” I hope every single one of them gets locked up for these little baby temper tantrums.
Exactly it looks absolutely terrifying and I would lock my doors and punch it. The protestors made their choice when they took mine away from me.
My bad I read it wrong lmao
Protesting at 9:30pm in downtown Walnut Creek? Yeah right This group of 25 people was ready to loot until WCPD showed up The SUV thing sounds like their diversion.
Resist Socialist Oppression!
Good work by the police to limit to damage to the vehicle! Sad to see protesters tried to open the door, and get at the occupants, this could have ended very badly. In some of these situations the driver decides the only way to escape the situation is speeding away hurting those in front of them..
Sad but very consistent with the current environment…hope a few get squished and maybe that will have them think twice before attacking innocent people going about their daily lives.
Automatic weapons would have been far more appropriate to use on these protesters. send a message that this won’t be tolerated in our community. Protester is now a synonym for terrorist.
Agreed 100%
Thank Trump for encouraging this bad behavior.
#BidenHarris2020
Prove that Trump “encouraged” this behavior.
Loser.
And I’ll bet you support this behavior.
There’s a special place in hell for you libs.
Those aren’t protesters. There is no way they are peaceful. The city managers of this valley have lost credibility. You invited these creeps to Walnut Creek, and now they found the perfect spot to destroy. There goes the neighborhood. Clayton, take note! And, drop a few off at the DA Diana Becktons house.
The Democrats have called for violence in the streets if Joe does not win. If you don’t want to get cought up in the violence please stay home. Also your DA was paid $200,000 by George Soros JUST TO SEE IT HIS WAY. His plan is to close juvenile hall, release criminals from jail and support ANTIFA a marxists organization. Out side money taking your rights away.
Actually the right wing dudes have called for violence in the streets if Trump does not win… Here’s what really happened in Minnesota… https://thehill.com/homenews/news/522509-feds-say-far-right-group-coordinated-attack-on-minneapolis-police-precinct
@commoncents
So literally ONE arrest of ONE person who was only ONE person of the dozens or hundreds that attacking that police station is ALLEGED to be a so-called right wing agitator. That is all your article says.
Meanwhile hundreds of thousands of violent leftist rioters have done over 2 billion dollars in damages, murdered dozens, assaulted thousands, and generally created fear and terror amongst a largely law abiding citizenry who just want their constitutional rights protected. Violent leftist political terrorists were attacking innocent people in Walnut Creek just today.
Probably the same group that has been there on the weekend by Apple store. Harassing almost everyone that walks by with a bullhorn.
They are lucky it was not my SUV. they try that with me they would not get off the ground!!! as for my mom??? same result they would not get off the ground to bullet would not be foam!!
Where is everyone getting their information? I saw nothing in the post that indicated what was being protested and why the group focused on this particular SUV.
This would stop if the police used lead “batons” instead of foam ones.
Agree that the left can do anything to anyone at anytime with no consequences due to the laws that were passed by the leftist/socialist job jumping Kamala Harris before she left behind her massive destruction in California, Becton won’t do anything but let all the leftists out to continue to protest, pillage and destroy, as well as other DA’s in this sickly liberal area.
Trump may not have the ability to deliver his speeches with class but he is a businessman who has helped America and I am all for that. Biden and Harris will never answer a question because we all know they will raise taxes, pander to every group that whines, continue to control the media and not let both sides be heard, continue to enable every group who does not want to work and such America dry and destroy it.
Biden can’t find his way out of a paper bag with one end open with a high powered flashlight. He tries to appear with it but we all know that is not the case. Ask him a question that is not on his que cards and you get “Oh come on man”. He tries to run or go up stairs quickly and he can barely make it. Harris is waiting to bump him off and take over if trhey are elected. Let’s get real.
And once Biden is gone we will end up with two San Francisco liberals in charge, Harris and Pelosi. We have seen what they have done to California.
And don’t forget Benton who’ll refuse to charge them.
Time to fight back.
“Becton” will refuse to charge them…
@NFSTD
they are pointing guns at drivers, that is all i need to know about what is wrong with them. i just wish the WCPD would clear them out. i understand they and all Americans have a right to protest but when that protest impedes others liberties then shouldn’t the protest end?
God Bless and thank you WCPD
Make their mamas have a closed casket reception for these liberal losers.
Sounds like…the police and local politicians are on the right track, ie; arrest main punk, identify remaining punks. Follow through will be critical, ie; jail, fine, restitution to victims, and community service.
I’m your huckleberry.
108RS
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The liberal democratic politicians and the liberal democratic media will continue to support and promote this domestic terrorism and violent protests . Remember they want all of us to live in constant fear so we are easier to control . They use that fear to take away more of our freedom and liberties and they will tell us they are only doing it to protect us .
Because of their actions It won’t be long until more and more citizens will be carrying a gun where ever they go to protect their families . When that happens guess who the politicians and the media will go after ? The law abiding citizen . As usual they will never except responsibility for their actions and they will always blame someone else .
Gun sales are at a all time high all across America including a California. Can’t imagine why.
Ammo is sold out everywhere. Biden is promising executive action on gun control.
Sounds familiar……
Hitler
Stalin
Idi Amin
Mao Tse Tung all felt the same way.
They come to Walnut Creek because:
1-Walnut Creek citizens are an easy target not likely prepared to defend themselves.
2-The Police will be very gentle with them since the Miles Hall thing.
3-They despise the upper middle class and their self loathing fuels it.
4-Non-prosecuted shoplifting is a bonus.
It’s going to get worse before it gets better. Thanks to WCPD for doing the best they can given the easy on crime directives from our progressive DA. Progressive=Violence
I agree completely. Many feel like they can do whatever them want without consequence.
This is the intimidation from the left. If you want to see it embolden then vote for Biden. Then you will see exactly what you voted for.
In a much larger scale these cowards attacked a Jews For Trump car rally in New York City. Beating individuals five against one. Throwing rocks and using pepper spray. These criminals are felons and they should be treated as such. You cannot throw rocks at cars and beat up people and only one gets arrested. We need to demand more from the law. Unfortunately the courts have got the police being too cautious. If it gets any worse those of us in our houses will have to organize.
Such rampant, violent antisemitism from those Biden voters on the left, it is extremely troubling. After all the Jews have endured over the decades, now they have far-left extremists on overpasses throwing huge stones down upon their heads, outright attempted murder and terrorism against the proud Jewish folk, doing nothing more than exercising their first amendment rights.
“No arrests so far” is all we hear.
Why weren’t all twenty five protesters arrested. They are all felons. You can’t let these cowards continue they will only get worse.
When protesters turn into terrorists, Police have the right to do whatever it takes to protect citizens and themselves..
i dont see any signs or mega phones or organization
accept to do as they please
under the guise of protest
as i will be protesting this Halloween and thanks giving and christmas
as the establishment implements hypocrisy and fascism on us
in a hitler barrage using false narratives like candy
freedom is being whisked away and the dem voters are cheering
at least until the door gets kicked in by collaborator/protestors
taking what they want
beating you for your atm pin
and god help you if any of your children are within 10 years of the invaders
this is what you wanted and voted for …..ignorant is ignorant does …..
i pray for your children
as you have given the to the wolves ..with nothing in return
This is what the liberals and socialist sympathizers wanted. Be careful of who you let in your house……
Everyone involved in this act of Domestic Terrorism should have been arrested. Period.
I would love it if the police departments in our County were Federally Deputized like some of the departments in Oregon and Washington. That way, we could bring Federal charges against these terrorists and bypass Becton (a Soros suck-up) altogether.
Fear for life if surrounded by a violent mob i will?
Eat 3.5tonns of steel, rubber, and concrete they will.
**** Antifa
This is the DEMOCRATIC voter base!!!! You Democrats know it’s true!!!
Mob rules mentality.
We must stop them!! Vote TRUMP 2020!, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Should have just run em all down. Police even see saw it. Would be self defense. Wana surround and Desoto a motorized vehicle and try to enter and take it, you’re gona run run over.
Sad that we have to suffer this kind of radicalized left-wing violence in our hometowns. These Biden voters are very dangerous people.
Trump supporters need to plan a peaceful rally for this weekend in Walnut Creek. They need to have one like Beverly Hills has been having.
They use babies as human shields, or any other vulnerable group. Look at the violent rioters using the elderly mothers as human shields during the earlier troubles in Washington. They were literally lobbing glass bottles at police over the heads of these stupid women, using them as literal human shields, with zero exaggeration.
I’d be exercising my 2nd amendment right if that had been me
It won’t happen cause this is socialist California, but similar to a stand your ground law it should be legal to press the accelerator and run over anyone in front of your car in this situation to get yourself to safety.
What the media doesn’t mention is that the SUV had just tried to run the protesters down. They were holding the driver (who was obviously drunk) so the police could arrest him. The police are on the same side as someone who would want to run peaceful protestors over.
@Michael Kitterman
Do you have any documented support of your DUI allegations against the SUV driver?
Cool story bro. Did you protesters have a permit for your protest? Were you permitted to impede the right of way? What about the firearm? Conceal carry permit? Your argument is citizen arrest, so what crime was this civilian being detained at gun point by an unauthorized masked protesters in the street? What justified the use of firearm for detainment? Given the firearm was brandished for detainment purposes, why was it not used to stop the imminent threat?
You live in clown world. You fools ain’t nothing. You are nobody’s larping for some group seeking political power. All you protesters are skinny little chumps that can’t fight. I know that because no real man would be caught like a sucker in the street for some political group. No self respect, you’re a pawn getting played and soon discarded like the worthless twerps you are. Here a thought, be a man and get out before your taken out. Or don’t and go down for the lamest cause of all, someone else’s.
If a protestor walked into a spinning airplane propeller they would blame the propeller……….
So you stand in front of a car driven by deuce driver to stop it? You kicked the vehicle to stop it? No one called 9-1-1 to report it? You don’t disperse with the police hit the lights and siren? You don’t stop when the police order you to and you get shot by a 40 mike mike … twice? (not to mention it sure looks like one of the peaceful protesters is in a Weaver shooting stance and is point a handgun at the passenger..)
Darwin’s theory in action and I am not buying your B.S. story Michael.
Feel free to visit him in County and put some money on his books so he can buy some zoo-zoo’s and wham whams.
Unfortunately our local police and sheriff doesn’t allow for an average law abiding citizen to carry. I feel people would be more respectful towards each other if there was the notion of someone maybe having a firearm that they were unfortunately “granted” the ability to carry. As my dad always said, “an armed society is a polite society.”
But do note:
“California law permits people to carry firearms either openly or concealed without license at place of residence, business, or lawfully possessed private property. Cal Pen Code § 12026”.
@Your boi J – “an armed society is a polite society” is wishful thinking that’s often wrong.
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