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60 Protestors Arrested In Demo That Shut Down I-676 In Philadelphia: State Police

More than 60 people have been arrested in connection with a protest that completely shutdown I-676 in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, March 30, authorities said.

A Pennsylvania State Police K9 vehicle.

A Pennsylvania State Police K9 vehicle.

Photo Credit: Facebook/PA State Police @PAStatePolice

The protestors were from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and ran onto the highway at Broad Street around 4 p.m., causing disruptions to traffic flow, Philadelphia police said at the time.

On Sunday, March 31, Pennsylvania State Police released a list of towns and ages of those arrested, all who were charged with disorderly conduct.

Thirty-nine of them were from Philadelphia with a others from Trappe, Downingtown, Lansdale, Norristown, Langhorne, Swarthmore, Havertown, Blue Bell, Abington, Narberth, North Wales, Secane, York, Upper Darby, Media, Levittown, and King of Prussia, State Police said.

Five were from New Jersey (Hazlet, Wenonah, Brown Mills, New Brunswick, Flemington); and a handful others from Brooklyn, NY; Rockville, MD; and Bowie, MD.

Approximately 320 members of the group peacefully dispersed from the area and began walking through Center City without incident. However, several members chose to remain on westbound 676, prompting law enforcement intervention, city police said.

As a result, the Pennsylvania State Police arrested those individuals. They were expected to be processed at the state barracks located at Belmont, Philadelphia police said. 

The Philadelphia Police Department has confirmed that at least two members have been arrested and issued citations. 

Sufficient police presence at the scene, with Port Authority maintaining control over the bridge. 

The Party for Socialism and Liberation shared footage of multiple demonstrations that occurred Saturday, March 30 across the U.S., from New York to Los Angeles.

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