Some predictions for the week had arrests levels at the 2016 Republican National Convention as high as 1,000 a day, Cleveland Police Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia said Thursday, but the overall arrest count for the week came to less than 30, the City of Cleveland and Police Department said at a final press conference Friday to wrap up the week.
As the balloons were released from the rafters of Quicken Loans Arena at the Republican National Convention, red, white and blue confetti began to fall simultaneously, streaming everywhere leaving no space on the floor untouched.
Expectations for the week of the Republican National Convention had some businesses afraid of showing their faces — the fear grew from predictions of demonstrations and protests outside the venue.
As day four of the Republican National Convention comes to a close, predominantly calm crime during the day made way for peaceful protests, the City of Cleveland and Police Department said at a press update held Thursday to discuss the day's crime.
With the RNC in town, Cleveland has been under a microscope.
The Republican National Convention comes to an end on day four, the theme of "Make America Great Again" will look out to the presidential run of Donald Trump.
Day three of the Republican National Convention comes to a close, flag burning, more intense protests and arrests took place during the day. the City of Cleveland and Police Department held a press update Wednesday night and Thursday morning to discuss day's crime.
"If the election was today, she wins no doubt" said a Massachusetts delegate discussing who would win the Presidential Election, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.
Donald Trump was officially installed as the Republican nominee for president on Tuesday in a day heavy on anti-Hillary Clinton rhetoric and vague on Trump's plans for America.
As day three of the Republican National Convention opens, the City of Cleveland and Police Department held a press update to discuss Tuesday's crime.
Following two days full of convention activities and a mixture of speakers, day three of the RNC is set to begin at 7:20 p.m. Without any convention business on the agenda, it will be a night of speakers and videos all centered around the theme of “Make America First Again.”
As day two of the Republican National Convention comes to a close, the City of Cleveland and Police Department held their evening press briefing.
Protesters and police officers squared off starting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19. Protests began at East 17 St.
Willy the Merchant, standing on East 4th Street behind a table full of custom Cleveland Cavaliers’ gear and hats styled with a makeshift RNC logo, doesn’t care about a permit. He didn’t have time for one. Nor does he see why he needed one to sell his merchandise.
On Wednesday, MSU Police, along with the 51st Civil Support Team of the Michigan National Guard, Michigan State Police, Ingham County HazMat Team, Ingham County Emergency Management and the East Lansing Fire Department, will be participating in a hazardous material release training exercise at Spartan Stadium.
With the full schedule finally released by the GOP, the speakers list includes celebrities, family members and politicians.
As Day One concludes at the Republican National Convention, the city of Cleveland held a briefing on the day's crime. Two major protests were held during the day.
As Cleveland hosts the 2016 Republican National Convention, a plethora of characters have arrived to the city.
After his gavel smack opened the Republican National Convention, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus gave way to the opening slate of speakers and an ending to the afternoon session that saw a near revolt of delegates.
Day one of the Republican National Convention kicked off with support for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump throughout Cleveland.