Three People Arrested after Attempted Riot in Evansville

Three People Arrested after Attempted Riot in Evansville

Breaking developments.

Police say they aren't sure why the three suspects-- picked this walmart behind me-- for the site of a potential riot..

But all they've all been released from jail -- after posting cash bail--a total of six-hundred dollars between the trio kateeah lapoint (orlando) dave cazzameer (evansville) redlehr joseph (evansville) face charges of rioting, disorderly conduct, and resisting law enforcement they are all 20 year olds and according to epd, the police department was notified about this incident by a facebook post that contained video of the individuals discussing the planned riot.

But some peaceful protestors in the river city don think this is the way to create change.

Ebon ellis peaceful protest organizer?i grew up on the south side.

I love this community, so change is going to happen, but rioting is not the way to make it happen?

Detectives became aware of the situation after lapointe posted a facebook live video where defendants asked others to meet them at the door of this east side walmart.

And officers were able to detain all three defendants before anyone was harmed or any property was destroyed.

Il have more on this story later today, but for now... reporting live in evansville, jake thomas 44 news.

Tensions boiling over tonight