“That’s why we’re out here asking people, ‘you know the windows are boarded up, but we’re still open, we’re still here,’” Sedlock said.
AKRON, Ohio - The Daily Pressed in Downtown Akron still has its windows boarded up, as they are bracing for more Jayland Walker protests.
“We had about five windows broken out, the front and our side door window was busted out as well,” Chris Sedlock, the restaurant’s owner, said.Sedlock said his sales have dipped since the boards went up, bracing for the grand jury decision. Six protesters were arrested Monday night.Police said over 60 vehicles were involved and created “a risk to public safety and an undeniable concern for uninvolved citizens traveling in the area.” Officers added some drivers were blocking traffic and others were creating disturbances.
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