Berkeley Police Arrest 10, Seize Makeshift ‘Weapons’ During Protests

Berkeley Police Arrest 10, Seize Makeshift ‘Weapons’ During Protests
Jason Wallach, 49, Kate Brenner, 69, and Kristen Edith Koster, 50, were arrested in Berkeley. Berkeley Police Department
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Police in Berkeley, California, on Aug. 12 arrested 10 people on weapon possession charges as several hundred people gathered in the city for planned protests that threatened to spiral into broader violence.

On Facebook and Twitter, Berkeley police posted images of the weapons that they seized. Rocks, a hammer, sticks, metal rods, and pepper spray were confiscated.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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