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| Mail on Line update: Odessa, TX lads 'take their guns to town'...get arrested |
| 2020-05-06 |
| [MAIL] Texas police have arrested a bar owner and six armed men who were protesting lockdown orders issued amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cops were called to Big Daddy Zane's Bar in West Odessa Monday evening after owner Gabrielle Ellison, 47, re-opened the establishment, violating laws put into place by Gov. Greg Abbott. Upon arrival, cops were met by a group of men who said they were there to support and defend Ellison as she opened the premises back up. Six of the men were wearing armor and were armed with guns. According to OA Online, the men belong to a group named Open Texas. Members travels around the state 'with weapons' and try to help businesses reopen their doors'. Outside Ellison's bar on Monday, police became involved in a standoff with the armed protesters. Dramatic photos taken outside the venue show local sheriff's pointing their weapons at the armed protesters as they order them to put their hands into the air. Ellison was arrested and charged with Violations of Emergency Management Plan Class B. She was released on a $500 bond. The six armed men were all taken into custody and charged with Places Weapons Prohibited. It is unlawful to carry any firearm in a bar in Texas, either openly or concealed. They are each being held on a $5,000 bond. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #2 Odessa, TX lads 'take their guns to town'...get arrested LOL |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2020-05-06 04:11 |
| #1 Classic example, 'wrong time -wrong place.' |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2020-05-06 04:08 |