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Tense night in Shelby Township as protesters are confronted by police, counter protesters
Read full article: Tense night in Shelby Township as protesters are confronted by police, counter protestersSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Another tense night in Shelby Township as protesters stood outside township offices and marched. In recent weeks there have been a handful of counter protesters, people who support the Shelby Township Police Department and president Donald Trump. Shelby Township police made it clear to protesters that they would not tolerate anyone in the street stopping traffic. The protests were centered around Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide’s conduct. READ: More Shelby Township protest coverage
Tense night in Shelby Twp. as protesters were confronted by police, counter protesters
Read full article: Tense night in Shelby Twp. as protesters were confronted by police, counter protestersAnother tense night in Shelby Township as protesters stood outside township offices and marched. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Rev. W.J. Rideout arrested after protesting in Shelby Township
Read full article: Rev. W.J. Rideout arrested after protesting in Shelby TownshipSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A well-known activist was arrested on Wednesday night in Shelby Township. Rideout was arrested in connection with Monday’s protest outside the police station. Rideout and dozens of other protesters blocked the intersection of 23 Mile Road and Van Dyke. They were calling for police chief Robert Shelide to be fired for social media comments he made about the George Floyd protests. READ: Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension endsRideout was taken into custody on a warrant for failure to obey the lawful order of a police officer.
Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension ends
Read full article: Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension endsSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide is back on the job after being suspended for comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests. Shelide returned to work on Friday and protesters showed up on Monday in opposition. At one point, protesters shut down a major intersection. On Monday, protesters marched up and down Van Dyke. The march culminated at Van Dyke and 23 Mile Road, where protesters shut the intersection down.
Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension ends
Read full article: Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension endsProtesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension endsPublished: July 20, 2020, 11:16 pmShelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide is back on the job after being suspended for comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests.
Protests against police chief, trustee escalate in Shelby Township
Read full article: Protests against police chief, trustee escalate in Shelby TownshipSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Protests took a turn in Shelby Township when people calling for the firing of the city’s police chief were met by counter protesters. Protesters gathered in front of Shelby Township Municipal Offices to call for the firing of police chief Robert Shelide and trustee John Vermeulen. READ: Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby TownshipThe fence immediately got trampled down. It led to some heated exchanges with counter protesters. Including, an incident where a man shoved a bottle of water in a young woman’s face and then she punched him.
Protests against police chief, trustee escalate in Shelby Township
Read full article: Protests against police chief, trustee escalate in Shelby TownshipProtests against police chief, trustee escalate in Shelby TownshipPublished: July 1, 2020, 11:13 pmProtests took a turn in Shelby Township when people calling for the firing of the city’s police chief were met by counter protesters.
Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby Township
Read full article: Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby TownshipSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A protest was held on Wednesday along Van Dyke near the Shelby Township offices to call attention to comments posted on social media by Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide and trustee John Vermeulen. Shelide has apologized and will go 30 days without pay and he will have to go to cultural and sensitivity training. READ: Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chief after anti-protest tweetsShortly after the protest began, another group of protesters with a different message joined them. Protesters calling for the firing of Shelide almost immediately saw signs and flags flying that they weren’t expecting. Eventually, the groups settled on opposite sides of Van Dyke, campaigning for the support of passing cars.
Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby Township
Read full article: Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby TownshipOpposing protesters face-off in Shelby TownshipPublished: June 24, 2020, 11:12 pmA protest was held on Wednesday along Van Dyke near the Shelby Township offices to call attention to comments posted on social media by Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide and trustee John Vermeulen.