On 9-07-2023, at around 9:30 AM, 5 individuals trespassed onto the site of the City of Atlanta's future Public Safety Training Center and chained themselves to a piece of construction equipment. Atlanta Police Officers quickly responded and took the 5 suspects into custody without incident. Around the same time, approximately 25 people gathered outside the site to protest. Protestors also posted a request for additional people to come and show their support of the protest.

Additional resources were moved to the site and our local, state and federal law enforcement partners provided support to ensure the 1st Amendment rights and the safety of protestors was protected, as well as to ensure the work site remained safe and secure as work continued on the training center. Protestors began leaving the area around 11:00 AM and no additional incidents were reported.
 

Arrestees and charges:
28-year-old Lalita Martin from Atlanta, GA – Trespassing, Obstruction and Reckless Conduct
25-year-old Timothy Sullivan from Burlington, MA – Trespassing and Obstruction
25-year-old Ayeola Whitworth from Atlanta, GA – Trespassing and Obstruction
61-year-old David Dunn from Roswell, GA – Trespassing and Obstruction
65-year-old Jeffrey Jones from Smyrna, GA – Trespassing and Obstruction

Please keep in mind that the information released is preliminary in nature and could change as the investigation progresses or new information comes to light.

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