2 Alabama men charged after 'takeover' of Florida beach town
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two Alabama men are accused of inciting or encouraging a riot after authorities said messages were spread online encouraging the spring break “takeover” of a Florida beach town, authorities said.
More than 160 people were arrested, about 75 illegal guns were confiscated and several businesses closed during a wild weekend late last month in Panama City Beach, police said.
Social media influencers and others promoted “Panamaniac” on Facebook and other social media platforms, authorities said.
Demarion Ty’Quan Cooper, 20 and Rashad Boyce Glasper, 25, were arrested Thursday at their homes in the Alabama cities of Troy and Wetumpka, police said.
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Police are taking away their guns!
TBH, I don't know how you can say you support the police and be a fervent 2nd amendment person. Most police are not going to appreciate someone visibly displaying a gun in their line of work. People seem to fantasize about being in a gun fight and plugging the bad guy. All I can see is becoming a distraction for any police on the scene.
