CLEVELAND — After a Saturday full of protests in Akron and Cleveland following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota earlier this week, clean up efforts have started.
To help you keep up with news regarding the aftermath of the protests, we'll post this daily blog on our homepage.
11:15 PM
The Strongsville Police Department said on Facebook Sunday evening that it is aware of rumors circulating about “alleged plans of unrest” and is taking appropriate precautions. More here.
10:49 PM
During a peaceful protest against police violence and racial injustices held in Lorain Sunday, a Lorain police officer who joined in the demonstration announced the department’s dedication to ensuring police brutality does not happen in their community. More here.
10:41 PM
A rally for justice protest scheduled to happen Tuesday in Chagrin Falls has been canceled by the event’s organizer due to the “sudden escalation of events” that have been happening around the country. More here.
8:51 PM
The city of Cleveland announced that the Proclamation of Civil Emergency and curfew enacted in the Downtown and central business area of the city has been extended until June 2. More here.
7:40 PM
Local spiritual leaders react to the death of George Floyd and following protests while addressing the changes needed to help mend racial injustices. More here.
6:55 PM
City workers were out in full force today cleaning up the damage left behind after a group of agitators broke away from Saturday's peaceful George Floyd protest and began vandalizing businesses. The workers received a lot of help from dozens of volunteers. More here.
6:41 PM
After windows and doors were shattered and property damaged, many businesses downtown responded to the violence and destruction that impacted their storefronts. More here.
3:54 PM
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department said that 65 people were arrested in Cleveland Saturday night following the racial injustice protest and demonstration. More here.
Huron near Public Square is full of broken windows, graffiti and trash but people are quickly cleaning it up. pic.twitter.com/LRrAakmgAq
— Jordan Vandenberge (@NEWSjordanv) May 31, 2020
Now that the curfew has been lifted in downtown Cleveland until noon, we’re seeing a lot of people driving around slowly or walking past all of the damage, taking photos and videos. pic.twitter.com/LGDMb7TNOQ
— Jade Jarvis (@jadejarvisTV) May 31, 2020
Concerted cleanup effort going on right now at the Hanna Building downtown. @WEWS pic.twitter.com/1Y8r4CIJao
— Jordan Vandenberge (@NEWSjordanv) May 31, 2020
This is Chipotle on Euclid in downtown Cleveland. Lots of clean up to be done here after a group of agitators broke away from the largely peaceful #GeorgeFloyd protest yesterday. Team coverage on #GMCle this morning @WEWS pic.twitter.com/JyJRNAtpFQ
— Jade Jarvis (@jadejarvisTV) May 31, 2020
