SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT News Release
		Release #06-22-03d June 22, 2003 For Immediate Release
						Media Office 916-433-0808  Capt. Sam Somers Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO PIC Audrey Lee     Internet: www.sacpd.org

The following is an update by the Sacramento Police Department related to the USDA Conference.  The below listed events occurred on June 22, 2003.
 

•  Approximately 22 subjects were arrested during today’s demonstrations in the downtown area.  Those arrested were charged with a variety of  violations ranging from:  failing to disburse, possessing a switch blade knife, vandalism, and violating a city ordinance.

• Fourteen subjects were arrested at the community garden at 15th and P streets.   Most of the subjects had to be removed from metal locking devices by the Sacramento Fire Department.   One subject had to be removed from a tree.  One subject was arrested outside the garden for inciting a riot.

•  Due to potential protests and a planned parade, the following is a traffic advisory for Monday, June 23, 2003:  If possible, motorists should avoid the area between 16th and 10th Streets, and L to N Streets.