Chicago police arrest 34 during Pride celebrations, including juveniles and felony suspects

Chicago police made 34 arrests during Pride Parade celebrations, including five minors. Six individuals face felony charges including aggravated battery against officers, while others were detained on weapons, narcotics, and alcohol violations.

Chicago police arrest 34 during Pride celebrations, including juveniles and felony suspects

Officers in Chicago took 34 people into custody during and after the annual Pride Parade, according to ABC7 Chicago.

Among those detained, five were under the age of 18. The remaining 29 were adults.

Six individuals are facing felony-level accusations. The most serious charge involves assaulting a law enforcement officer in an aggravated manner. Additional felony cases relate to firearms, controlled substances, and intoxication violations.

Twenty-three other arrestees were cited for lesser offenses classified as misdemeanors. The primary misdemeanor accusation was disorderly conduct. Several others were processed for infractions involving weapons, illegal drugs, or alcohol.

Two additional people were taken into custody, though formal accusations against them had not been finalized at the time of reporting.

The Pride Parade is one of the largest annual public gatherings in the city, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants along the route through the North Side.

Source: Google News MT — Crime (en)