The owner of Adamson BBQ vowed to reopen at 11am today- but police have changed the locks so he can’t get in. He’s put out a call for a locksmith & his supporters have returned for day 3. We’re standing by at the scene. I count at least 20 officers here. #adamsonbarbeque
It’s past 11am and Adamson BBQ remains closed. Police have blocked the road here, so a delivery truck with food for the restaurant can’t get through. The owner’s supporters are carrying it to the restaurant to hand out in the parking lot. #adamsonbbq
More police & more people arriving to Adamson BBQ, which remains closed after police changed the locks. Supporters have set up a stage with speakers in the parking lot, where they’re chanting absurdities like “the pandemic isn’t real.” A far cry from simply supporting a business
The crowd getting riled up at Adamson BBQ. People are pounding on the door of the restaurant, chanting “open” and “we’re hungry.” Police changed the locks here this morning. #adamsonbarbecue
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Adamson BBQ owner Adam Skelly arrested at 12:25pm today, here’s another angle. He has a big smile on his face as he’s taken away by police. #adamsonbarbeque#adamsonbarbecue
Update from police on Adam Skelly’s arrest: he had been advised not to enter the restaurant, he attempted to anyways & pushed through police- at that point he was handcuffed for trespassing. He’s facing 4 new charges and will be held in custody overnight. Bail hearing tomorrow.