Posted on 04/25/2020 7:22:48 PM PDT by Libloather
ENCINITAS, Calif. - At least three people were arrested on Saturday morning during a protest at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. The people were taken to patrol stations and were issued a misdemeanor citation for violating the stay-at-home order and stepping foot onto a closed beach.
The three were cited for violating the stay-at-home order and congregating on a closed beach, according to Lt. Amber Baggs of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
"Several protesters walked onto the beach and sat as deputies began speaking to them regarding the county public health order," Baggs said. "The people were given multiple opportunities to comply with the state and county orders. Three attendees refused and were arrested."
Protesters marched toward Swami's Beach Park, and once there, began to disperse and left the area without incident at about noon, Baggs said.
"The Surf's Up Shred the Tidal Wave of Tyranny" protest was organized by Crista Anne Curtis, who led a similar protest last week.
"There isn't a reason anymore to keep people locked down and locked out of these public spaces. This is our beach. These are our rights, and we are going to exercise those rights,” said Curtis.
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