17 ‘black lives matter’ protesters arrested in Hartford for blocking traffic

HARTFORD–A major protest occurred in downtown Hartford on Monday afternoon, near the Founders Bridge in Old Statehouse Square. In all, 17 were arrested–eight women and nine men–for disorderly conduct, according to Hartford Police Chief James Rovella. I count 19 HPD vehicles now. More coming. @MoralMondayCT #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/BXenIarlC2 — Josh Blanchfield (@15Warrenton) June 8, 2015 Dozens gathered […]