Police: 4 Charged With Rioting Following Richmond Protests
RICHMOND, VA. (AP) — Four people have been arrested following a night of protests in Virginia's capital city that saw several businesses damaged and properties defaced, police announced Wednesday.
Images published by The Richmond Times-Dispatch show smashed windows at businesses and a courthouse following the Tuesday night protests in downtown Richmond.
A Starbucks was damaged, and a sidewalk was spray-painted with the message "Eat the Rich." Anti-police graffiti was also spray-painted on walls.
Julius Dela Cruz, Lakshmi Menon, Kyra Nguyen and Brian Quach were detained shortly before midnight on Wednesday and charged with rioting, Richmond police said in a news release.
Authorities said several items, including a metal crowbar and a hammer were seized from them during the arrest.
It is not immediately clear if the suspects had lawyers who could comment on their behalf.
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