Virginia
Related: About this forumWhite nationalist Chris Cantwell, known for role in Charlottesville riots, arrested in Leesburg
Christopher Charles Cantwell, a self-described white nationalist and alt-right activist from New Hampshire, was arrested on March 31 in Leesburg for public swearing and intoxication, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
Leesburg Police Officers observed Cantwell trying to cross the street in the 500 block of Market Street. When they made contact with him, he did show signs of drunkenness. He smelled of alcohol, couldnt keep his balance, Sam Shenouda of Leesburg Police told the Times-Mirror.
At that point, were responsible for the persons safety so he was taken into custody and held until sober, said Shenouba.
Cantwell was later released on his own recognizance. Shenouda told the Times-Mirror there was no further investigation as to what he was doing in Leesburg. He also said that Cantwell was not investigated in relation to KKK literature that has been distributed throughout Loudoun County over the past year.
Read more: https://www.loudountimes.com/news/white-nationalist-chris-cantwell-known-for-role-in-charlottesville-riots/article_44905e3a-473e-11e8-8cb8-437f3a7f4973.html
Yonnie3
(17,376 posts)Last edited Sun Apr 29, 2018, 11:20 PM - Edit history (1)
He is now monitored for alcohol.
See 4/26 post "Crying Nazi" Christopher Cantwell back in Charlottesville Area Court for details.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10815056
ETA: I see the OP link has cited the link in the 4/26 post.
I'm wondering about that clerical error.
TexasTowelie
(111,288 posts)Cantwell has made his life more difficult with his actions.
Yonnie3
(17,376 posts)I believe it trumps his stupidity.