PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police have released the names of 27 Occupy Portland demonstrators arrested early Sunday after refusing to leave Jamison Square.
The Oregonian (http://bit.ly/uc97AH) has published the names on its website.
The arrests came after an hours-long showdown between police and protestors who refused to leave the Pearl District Park after it closed at midnight. After officers declared the park closed and repeatedly told protestors to leave, a group of demonstrators remained seated at the center of the square. Police began arresting people about 2:30 a.m.
Twenty-five people were arrested on charges of interfering with a police officer, criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct. Two others were arrested on charges of criminal trespassing and interfering with a police officer before the group of 25. Three unidentified minors were also arrested, as were three adult women who refused to give their names to police.
Most were cited and released from custody.
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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com