#scanners 2 units being sent near country club to reroute traffic and avoid a bottleneck situation
#stream the crowd is pretty quiet, listening to someone on a megaphone. noise disrupts systems. the people need to be heard.
#stream police are announcing curfew reminders, the people are shouting "We don't care!"
#stream bail fund boots on the ground will bail out protesters for free tonight. phone number 252-678-5715
#stream find a pen or marker and write the number on your arm. police will take your phone if arrested. turn off touch and face ID as well, set a passcode. they can and will illegally search your phone.
#scanners police are switching to phones to avoid scanner relay of staging locations. stay vigilant, comrades. they want to escalate.
#stream freedom fighter bail fund, north carolina community bail fund, emancipate nc are the 3 bail funds available for arrestees tonight
#stream discussions on where to move to next. walk, don't run. plan, don't panic.
#stream reports of police announcing "you may be subject to arrest or other means" which includes less than lethal weapons such as tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, k9s.
#stream someone in comments reported two buses with "Black Panthers" on them heading into town, waiting on confirmation. Likely still "New Black Panthers" which is NOT the BPP organization and is a hate group.
#stream crowd size has diminished as families and those who cannot risk arrest head home
#stream police announcing curfew in 15 minutes, violators may be subject to arrest or other measures. get ready. police want to escalate.
#stream police are threatening to raise the bridge of protesters go across, effectively trapping them on the other side
#scanners police are trying to reroute cars unsuccessfully. protesters have blocked hwy 17 and 158. way to go, comrades!
#stream activists are announcing via megaphone what to prepare for with less than lethal weapons
#stream protests have been nonviolent and peaceful acts of civil disobedience all week. the city still announced a curfew, so they have the authority to escalate as they see fit.
#stream more than a dozen police vehicles visible for less than 50 protesters. Elizabeth City Police Dept is seeking use of excessive force with their response.
#scanners cops are watching for specific cars leaving the area. don't drive directly home.