{"id":2048428,"date":"2023-09-28T17:09:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T21:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philadelphia-influencer-who-challenged-police-to-arrest-her-during-looting-cries-as-shes-hit-with-6-felonies\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T17:10:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T21:10:42","slug":"philadelphia-influencer-who-challenged-police-to-arrest-her-during-looting-cries-as-shes-hit-with-6-felonies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philadelphia-influencer-who-challenged-police-to-arrest-her-during-looting-cries-as-shes-hit-with-6-felonies\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia influencer faces 6 felony charges after challenging police during looting, sheds tears."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fphiladelphia-influencer-who-challenged-police-to-arrest-her-during-looting-cries-as-shes-hit-with-6-felonies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2048428&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Social Media Personality Faces \u2063the Consequences After Inciting Looting \u2062and Rioting\u200d in Philadelphia<\/h2>\n<p>A social media personality, known as &#8220;Meatball,&#8221; who\u2062 boldly dared the police to \u2064arrest her while enthusiastically encouraging looting and rioting in Philadelphia, found herself \u200cin tears when she\u2062 was charged\u200d with six felonies.<\/p>\n<p>Dayjia Blackwell, also known as &#8220;Meatball,&#8221; was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, riot, conspiracy, criminal use of a \u2063communication facility, and\u2064 criminal\u2062 mischief, as reported by\u200c the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/09\/28\/philadelphia-influencer-meatball-livestreamed-lootings-charged-with-6-felonies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, she faced two misdemeanor charges of receipt of \u200bstolen property and \u2062disorderly conduct, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox29.com\/news\/philadelphia-looting-social-media-influencer-live-streaming-chaos-is-arrested-charged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTXF-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Blackwell&#8217;s tearful mug shot was a stark contrast to her arrogant behavior on Tuesday night when she live-streamed herself encouraging and participating in\u200c the mass looting.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Teary-eyed influencer \u2018Meatball\u2019 who livestreamed Philadelphia looting mayhem charged with 6 felonies <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TWBUOywPjk\">https:\/\/t.co\/TWBUOywPjk<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1CpyzP4JK3\">pic.twitter.com\/1CpyzP4JK3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/1707340936093581363?\">September\u200b 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>At \u200cone point, she defiantly looked into her camera and challenged the police to arrest her.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tell the police they&#8217;re either gonna \u200clock me\u200c up tonight, or it&#8217;s gonna get lit,&#8221; she taunted, according to the Post. &#8220;This is what happens when we don&#8217;t\u2063 get justice in this city.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The looting was a reckless response to a judge&#8217;s decision earlier that day to dismiss all charges against a police officer who had fatally shot a black driver, Eddie Irizarry, during a traffic stop. The judge ruled that the officer had acted in self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, opportunistic criminals used this case as an excuse to commit crimes.<\/p>\n<p>Blackwell&#8217;s video showed a mob of looters\u2064 breaking into an\u2063 Apple store and stealing phones and tablets, as reported by the Post.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Free iPhones! Free iPhones!&#8221; she yelled.<\/p>\n<p>Several other businesses, including Foot Locker, Lululemon, and liquor stores, were also targeted and looted.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: Instagram influencer DayJia livestreams herself \u200clooting stores in Philadelphia <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ou7KUg2d3D\">pic.twitter.com\/Ou7KUg2d3D<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jack Poso  (@JackPosobiec) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JackPosobiec\/status\/1706885086799446079?\">September 27, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>WARNING: The following video contains language that some viewers will find offensive.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#8220;Everybody must eat! Everybody must eat!&#8221; Philadelphia tonight. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hIZ5mio4Eo\">pic.twitter.com\/hIZ5mio4Eo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Catch Up (@CatchUpFeed)\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CatchUpFeed\/status\/1706866939459780612?\">September\u2064 27, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This happened 5 minutes from the Liberty Bell and right down the street\u2062 from where the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>This is what liberalism has done to our country <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GVt3ENzls1\">pic.twitter.com\/GVt3ENzls1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Travis (@Travis_in_Flint) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Travis_in_Flint\/status\/1706849530480619797?\">September 27, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>John Stanford, Philadelphia&#8217;s interim police commissioner, stated that <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PPDCommish\/status\/1707125715387248933?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">52 people<\/a> were\u2062 arrested on Tuesday \u2062night.<\/p>\n<p>He also pointed out that &#8220;Meatball&#8221; played a significant role in\u2063 inciting the looting.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;She may be responsible for \u2062a lot of other people being \u2064arrested because she encouraged those folks, \u200band \u2064they were, quite frankly, foolish enough to \u200bengage and participate. There will be consequences for that,&#8221; Stanford \u2064told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcphiladelphia.com\/news\/local\/influencer-arrested-for-encouraging-looting-philly-mayor-said\/3655312\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WCAU-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Jim Kenney also held Blackwell accountable for \u2064the chaos,\u2062 stating that she &#8220;livestreamed the whole\u2062 thing&#8230;\u2064 and essentially incited the riot,&#8221; \u2064in an interview with WCAU.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u2062 the arrests, the looting continued for a \u2064second night on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, &#8220;Meatball&#8221; faced ridicule on social media for her gloomy mugshot, with one commenter even coming \u2062up with the nickname &#8220;Meatbawl&#8221; for her.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"qme\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/araDFNbgX8\">pic.twitter.com\/araDFNbgX8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Right To Bear\u200c Memes\u200b (@grandoldmemes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grandoldmemes\/status\/1707383734373106005?\">September 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Unfortunately, Philadelphia is just one of\u2064 many once-great cities plagued by crime due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massive-homeless-zone-must-be-cleared-in-45-days-after-judge-drops-the-hammer-on-city-officials\/\" title=\"Judge orders city officials to clear massive homeless 'zone' within 45 days.\">destructive left-wing policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/philadelphia-influencer-challenged-police-arrest-looting-cries-hit-6-felonies\/\">Philadelphia Influencer\u2064 Who Challenged Police to Arrest Her During Looting Cries as She&#8217;s Hit with\u200d 6 Felonies<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philadelphia-influencer-who-challenged-police-to-arrest-her-during-looting-cries-as-shes-hit-with-6-felonies\/\" title=\"Philadelphia influencer faces 6 felony charges after challenging police during looting, sheds tears.\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> utilize social media platforms<\/a> to investigate and\u200d apprehend individuals involved in criminal\u2062 activities<\/h2>\n<p><span>  23<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The consequences of Blackwell&#8217;s actions were swift. As soon as her livestream went viral, social \u2063media users began identifying her and reporting her to the authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said \u2064in a statement, &#8220;This type of behavior will not be tolerated. We will do everything we can to identify \u2064and \u2063apprehend those responsible for \u2063these crimes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2064 is\u2064 important to note that while social media can be a powerful tool for sharing information and organizing movements, it can also be misused\u2062 and manipulated by individuals looking to incite violence and unrest.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, Blackwell used her platform to not only amplify the anger and frustration felt by many members of the \u200bcommunity but also to encourage illegal activities that resulted in significant property damage and loss for business\u2062 owners and individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Actions like these not only undermine the legitimate protests and calls for justice but also create an unsafe environment for both \u2064law enforcement and\u2062 innocent bystanders.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences\u200c faced by Blackwell serve as a reminder that inciting violence and participating in\u200d unlawful activities will not go unpunished.<\/p>\n<p>As social media continues to play\u2063 a significant role in\u2062 our daily lives, it \u200bis\u200b crucial for users to\u200c exercise responsibility and consider the potential consequences of their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies \u200bare increasingly using social media platforms to investigate and apprehend those involved in criminal activities, and video evidence shared\u2064 online can be \u200dcritical in identifying and prosecuting individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The events in Philadelphia are a sobering reminder \u2063of\u200d the\u2063 power and responsibility that comes with \u2062having a social media \u200bplatform.<\/p>\n<p>While social media personalities may \u2062have a large following and influence, it is essential for them to use their platform responsibly and avoid promoting or participating in illegal activities that can harm individuals and communities.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it is up to each individual to use social\u200b media as \u200da force \u2062for positive change and unity, rather than one that incites violence and division.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences faced by Blackwell should serve\u200d as a warning to those who seek \u2064to \u2062exploit social media for their\u200d own personal gain \u2064or to further their own agenda at the expense of others.<\/p>\n<p>By holding individuals accountable for their actions, we can strive to create a safer and more responsible online environment where the power of social media \u200cis used for the greater good.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A social media personality, Dayjia Blackwell, known as &#8220;Meatball,&#8221; who encouraged looting and rioting in Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with six felonies. In her mug shot, she appeared tearful. The charges against her include burglary, criminal trespass, riot, conspiracy, and criminal use of social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2011,"featured_media":2048429,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2048428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2011"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2048428"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048428\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2048429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2048428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2048428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2048428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}