2 arrested at Lake Eola 'pro-Palestine' rally, accused of battery on police officers
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Police Department (OPD) said two people were arrested during a demonstration at Lake Eola Park on Saturday and are now facing charges related to battery on a law enforcement officer.
Approximately 1,200 participants attended what has been described as a "pro-Palestine" rally in downtown Orlando.
"While most demonstrated peacefully, we did make 2 arrests," OPD wrote in a news release and social media post.
Additionally, officers resorted to deploying a "handheld chemical agent" to disperse a disruptive group, the department said, and no injuries were reported.
According to a Monday update from the Orlando Police Department, the names of the arrested individuals are:
- Kelvin Oneil Santos Mulero, 22
- Frankie S. Pagan, 19
The OPD and other law enforcement agencies said they continue to monitor other demonstrations reported around the city.
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The FHP said three women were impeding traffic on the westbound lanes of the interstate ramp at Exit 67 while holding "Free Palestine" signs. All three were apprehended and subsequently transported to the Orange County Jail. Read more and see that video here.