RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Four people, including the co-founder of ReOpen NC, were arrested during the group’s protest Tuesday in Raleigh.
The arrests happened outside of the North Carolina Executive Mansion along North Blount Street.
According to arrest warrants, Wendy Macasieb, Lisa Todd and Ashley Smith were arrested during the protest on charges of resisting arrest and violation of an executive order. Smith is one of the ReOpen NC movement leaders.
Jonathan Warren II was also charged with resisting arrest and violation of an executive order, as well as damage to property.
The three women were later released from jail before 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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