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Encyclopedia > 2005 Toledo Riot
Riot police in Toledo, OH prepare to move against anti-Nazi protesters on 15 October 2005

On October 15, 2005, the National Socialist Movement (NSM), a Neo-Nazi organization, planned a march to protest alleged black gang activity in the North End of Toledo, Ohio. The appearance of the group sparked a four-hour riot by elements within the assembled protesters, and caused a citywide curfew to be implemented for the remainder of the weekend. is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article refers to the American National Socialist Movement; for other organizations see National Socialist Movement. ... The terms Neo-Nazism and Neo-Fascism refer to any social or political movement to revive Nazism or Fascism, respectively, and postdates the Second World War. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Predominantly Christianity and Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... Mara Salvatrucha suspect bearing gang tattoos is handcuffed. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio Location of Toledo within Lucas County, Ohio. ...

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Neo-Nazis plan to march through Toledo's North End

Several weeks before the rally, members of the NSM went door-to-door through a North Toledo neighborhood, and discussed with residents the possibility of addressing gang activity. The NSM claimed that a local resident "invited" the group, but the named individual claimed that the group misrepresented themselves and that he did not invite the NSM.[1] The NSM planned to march through the North End of Toledo, Ohio. Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio Location of Toledo within Lucas County, Ohio. ...


The group stated that the purpose of the march was to protest alleged gang activity in the area. A few weeks prior to the march/rally a primarily African American gang had passed out several hundred fliers stating that all White residents should move or they would be killed. Approximately fifteen supporters of the NSM gathered under police guard in preparation to march. [2] They began an impromptu rally at the staging point for the march, shouting insults and other racial slurs at black members of the community. [3]


Rally turns to rioting

Responses had been organized during the week leading up to the rally. Neighborhood residents, local anarchist organizations, Anti-Racist Action groups from other cities, and various street gangs coordinated in planning a massive protest aimed at forcing the NSM rally to be cancelled[4]. After forcing police to cancel the rally, the protesters directed aggression against the police in response to what they claimed were random arrests and police brutality. This set off a four hour conflict between over 600 community members and the Toledo police force. Police cancelled the march as the situation between police and community members escalated. Members of the NSM and its supporters were told to leave town with a police escort.[5] Anarchism is a generic term describing various political philosophies and social movements that advocate the elimination of hierarchy and imposed authority. ... ARA Logo, featuring a masked anarchist smashing a swastika Anti-Racist Action Network (ARA) is a decentralized network of militant anarcho-communists who espouse anti-fascist and anti-racist views. ...


While the neo-Nazi group had already left the park, most of the community members and protesters were unaware of this. [6] Eleven police personnel suffered injury, and one female officer suffered a concussion after a brick smashed through the side window of her vehicle, hitting her in the head. Police, media vehicles and emergency vehicles were all targeted. A number of stores in the community were targeted by the crowd, including a local bar, believed by many locals to be a regular hangout for police and politicians, which was broken into and set on fire.[7] A local 7-Eleven was also looted. Police arrested more than 120 rioters, most of whom were residents of the North End. According to the mayor, a number of protesters were wearing gang colors. [8] For other uses, see 7-Eleven (disambiguation). ... Looting (which derives via the Hindi lut from Sanskrit lung, to rob), sacking, plundering, or pillaging is the indiscriminate taking of goods by force as part of a military or political victory, or during a catastrophe or riot, such as during war,[1] natural disaster,[2] or rioting. ... Mara Salvatrucha suspect bearing gang tattoos is handcuffed. ...


Although disturbed by the intentions to march, the city's mayor, Jack Ford, was extremely critical of the community's response, saying that it was "just what they [neo-Nazis] wanted." [9] However, many of the protesters noted that the NSM, by their own admission, were unhappy about being forced out of the neighborhood. Ford declared that a state of emergency existed, and the mayor then imposed an 8 pm curfew on the entire city.[10] Police officers from several jusrisdictions, local SWAT team members, and private security firms patrolled the North End that evening. For other uses, see State of emergency (disambiguation). ... This article is about the restrictions and constraints of particular movements. ... This article is about Special Weapons And Tactics. ...


Neo-Nazis return for rally

The NSM were granted the authority to rally at the Government Center in downtown Toledo on December 10, 2005. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was responsible for security at the Center. The stated purpose of the rally was to protest how the city dealt with the previous planned march. Approximately 45 people participated in the one-hour rally, separated from 170 observers and counter protesters by approximately 700 law-enforcement personnel. [11] The assembled police forces - which included local, state, and federal officers - had at their disposal such ancillary support as mounted patrols, armored personnel carriers, and rooftop snipers.[12] In addition, a legally questionable, last minute injunction was granted by Judge Thomas Osowick on December 9, barring public gatherings of any kind for the following two weeks. is the 344th day of the year (345th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ohio State Highway Patrol is the state police agency for the State of Ohio. ... The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Mounted police are police who patrol on horseback. ... Armoured personnel carriers (APCs) are armoured fighting vehicles developed to transport infantry on the battlefield. ... For other uses, see Sniper (disambiguation). ...


Aggressive policing of the counter-protesters, which included the reported use of police Tasers, resulted in a total of 29 arrests.[13] Three of those arrested were photojournalists covering the event. [14] People entering the rally zone, including members of the media, were subject to searches, and police engaged in videotaping all persons near the rally site for what was termed as "intelligence gathering for future investigations."[15] The majority of arrests occurred in the police controlled observation area; however, several people were arrested near public libraries for violating a court order banning unauthorized protests. [16] Local attorneys and civil rights activists protested the unusually strict police tactics, summed up by one attorney: "What you have in Toledo is martial law for a day."[17] Summary An electroshock gun or stun gun, is a weapon used for subduing a person by administering an electric shock. ... Sports photojournalists at Indianapolis Photojournalism is a particular form of journalism (i. ... For other uses, see Martial law (disambiguation). ...



None of the neo-Nazi participants in the NSM rally were arrested, and they were escorted from the rally site by buses protected by police.



In retaliation, a local tattoo parlor that had allegedly been used as a base of operations for the NSM rally was vandalized later that night. The front window was smashed out with a rock marked with the anarchist circle "A" symbol. The owner of the parlor blamed the attack on a group called "The A Project"[18]


References

  1. ^ Those Who Watched the Mess Unfold Are Trying to Make Sense Of It. WTOL (2005-11-17). Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  2. ^ Caught in the Clash. Toledo Free Press. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  3. ^ Caught in the Clash. Toledo Free Press. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  4. ^ historymike: Extreme Showdown? Groups Lining Up To Confront Nazis In Toledo
  5. ^ Violence in North Toledo after Nazi march canceled; mayor declares curfew. Toledo Blade. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  6. ^ Caught in the Clash. Toledo Free Press. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  7. ^ Violence in North Toledo after Nazi march canceled; mayor declares curfew. Toledo Blade. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  8. ^ Violence in North Toledo after Nazi march canceled; mayor declares curfew. Toledo Blade. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  9. ^ Planned neo-Nazi march sparks violence. CNN. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  10. ^ Violence in North Toledo after Nazi march canceled; mayor declares curfew. Toledo Blade. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  11. ^ Nazi rally ends with no major violence. Toledo Blade (2005-12-10). Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  12. ^ Nazi rally sparks protest, prayer. Toledo Blade (2005-12-11). Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  13. ^ Police to probe use of Taser on woman at neo-Nazi rally. Toledo Blade (2005-12-13). Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  14. ^ Three Photojournalists Arrested Covering Nazi Rally. National Press Photographers Association (2005-12-11). Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  15. ^ Nazi rally sparks protest, prayer. Toledo Blade (2005-12-11). Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  16. ^ Police to probe use of Taser on woman at neo-Nazi rally. Toledo Blade (2005-12-13). Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  17. ^ Police to probe use of Taser on woman at neo-Nazi rally. Toledo Blade (2005-12-13). Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  18. ^ Toledo Business Vandalized.

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See also

Police riot is a pejorative term that became increasingly more common through the late 20th century, implying the wrongful, disproportionate, unlawful and illegitimate use of force by a group of police against a group of civilians. ... ARA Logo, featuring a masked anarchist smashing a swastika Anti-Racist Action Network (ARA) is a decentralized network of militant anarcho-communists who espouse anti-fascist and anti-racist views. ... This is a chronological list of riots: // 121 BC - Roman Election Riot of 121 BC (Rome, Roman Republic) 113 BC - Roman Election Riot of 113 BC (Rome, Roman Republic) 390 - Hippodrome Revolt (Thessaloniki, Roman Empire). ... The International Socialist Organization (ISO) is a socialist organization in the United States. ... This article refers to the American National Socialist Movement; for other organizations see National Socialist Movement. ...

External links

  • Toledo Under Curfew Following Neo-Nazi Riot includes video
  • IndyMedia Video
  • Something's Happenin' Here: An On-The-Ground Analysis of the North Toledo Riots A progressive analysis of the riots
  • CNN: Planned neo-Nazi march sparks violence

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