On Saturday, thousands are expected to have attended the so-called “No Kings” marches in Orlando and Central Florida, with organizers claiming millions attended demonstrations across the United States. These protests took place on the same day as President Trump’s birthday and a military parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the United States Army’s 250th birthday.
3 people arrested in Ocala, police say
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The Ocala Police Department reported that three people, two men and one woman, were arrested Saturday during “No Kings” rallies in Ocala.
According to authorities, the following are the identities of people arrested and the charges recommended against them:
- Stephen Libardoni, 60: Arrested for battery after he allegedly pushed a protester
- Michael Loren, 47: Arrested for battery and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Police said he pushed a protester and wore brass knuckles.
- Alexandra Krolman, 35: Arrested for battery after allegedly hitting someone with a cardboard sign.
How many people were arrested during Florida No Kings protests?
FOX 35 reached out to various police departments and sheriff’s offices to determine the number of arrests made during Saturday’s demonstrations. Responses are listed below.
Organizers told FOX 35 that thousands of people attended the downtown Orlando event, though no particular number was released. It is also unknown how many individuals attended the demonstrations in Central Florida.
- Flagler County Sheriff’s Office: No arrests made
- Lakeland Police: No arrests made
- Ocala Police: 3 people arrested
- Orlando Police: Unclear
- Palm Bay Police: No arrests made
- Seminole County Sheriff’s Office: No arrests made
- Volusia County Sheriff’s Office: Unclear if any arrests. “We saw big crowds, but no significant law enforcement issues reported,” Sheriff Chitwood wrote in a Facebook post.
We will continue to update as agencies get back to us.