{"id":2234403,"date":"2024-05-01T10:20:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T14:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nypd-swoops-in-and-makes-mass-arrests-after-columbia-rioters-escalate-to-an-alarming-and-untenable-situation\/"},"modified":"2024-05-01T10:21:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T14:21:41","slug":"nypd-swoops-in-and-makes-mass-arrests-after-columbia-rioters-escalate-to-an-alarming-and-untenable-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nypd-swoops-in-and-makes-mass-arrests-after-columbia-rioters-escalate-to-an-alarming-and-untenable-situation\/","title":{"rendered":"NYPD Makes Mass Arrests Following Columbia Riot Escalation"},"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\">16<\/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%2Fnypd-swoops-in-and-makes-mass-arrests-after-columbia-rioters-escalate-to-an-alarming-and-untenable-situation%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=2234403&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--><p>The New York City police intervened to disperse protesters barricaded \u2064inside a Columbia University building, dismantling a two-week-old tent city fueled by anti-Israel sentiments. Mayor Eric \u2064Adams\u2062 emphasized the need for immediate action to address the escalating situation, \u200binvolving \u200daround 50 arrests and deployment of flash bang grenades. The university and law enforcement \u2064aim to ensure community safety amid ongoing tensions.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/%20\"><span>Jack Davis<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 1, 2024 at 6:40am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>New York City police cleared out protesters who were barricaded inside a Columbia University building on Tuesday and removed a two-week-old tent city that was a hotbed of rage against Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Police stormed into Hamilton Hall at about 9 p.m., gaining access through a second-floor window, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/04\/30\/us-news\/nypd-storms-into-columbia-university-to-clear-out-anti-israel-mob\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Police deployed four \u201cflash bang\u201d grenades as they moved to arrest about 50 people in the building, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/columbia-university-protests-dozens-of-pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-by-nypd\/14749611\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WABC-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Eric Adams said, police \u201ccannot wait \u2019til this situation becomes even more serious. This must end now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the past few weeks, we have observed that the protests have been co-opted by professional outside agitators. These individuals are not affiliated with Columbia and are creating serious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-sheriff-warns-new-residents-do-not-ruin-state-by-voting-for-policies-that-youre-escaping\/\" title=\"Florida Sheriff Warns New Residents: Do Not Ruin State By Voting For Policies That You\u2019re Escaping\">public safety issues<\/a>,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, <a href=\"https:\/\/communications.news.columbia.edu\/news\/campus-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia<\/a> said it brought in the police after \u201cprotesters chose to escalate to an alarming and untenable situation \u2014 including by vandalizing property, breaking doors and windows, blockading entrances, and forcing our facilities and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arrogant-selfish-reckless-geraldo-rivera-says-he-thinks-less-of-unvaccinated-people\/\" title=\"\u2018Arrogant, Selfish, Reckless\u2019: Geraldo Rivera Says He Thinks Less Of Unvaccinated People\">public safety workers<\/a> out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe regret that protesters have chosen to escalate the situation through their actions. After the University learned overnight that Hamilton Hall had been occupied, vandalized, and blockaded,\u00a0we were left with no choice,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">In New York City, police stormed a Columbia University building that had been occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters and arrested several people, The Washington Post reported.<\/p>\n<p>About 50 demonstrators were arrested, according to media reports. In total, more than 1,300 people were\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QdDFw2LxIh\">pic.twitter.com\/QdDFw2LxIh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NEXTA (@nexta_tv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nexta_tv\/status\/1785565525277339688?\">May 1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Did officials wait too long to crack down on Columbia agitators?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nfl-owner-cuts-funding-columbia-university-anti-israel-protests-no-longer-institution-recognize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia<\/a> public safety personnel were forced out of the building,\u00a0and a member\u00a0of our facilities team was threatened. We will not risk the safety of our community or the potential for further escalation,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>After securing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/columbia-chaos-escalates-overnight-hostage-situation-reported-rioters-violently-take-building\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hamilton Hall<\/a>, police swept out students who had camped on the college\u2019s South Lawn, the Post reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people that were in the encampment are now gone,\u201d Assistant Commissioner Carlos Nieves said.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The police should stand down and allow these communists to destroy the entire<br \/> Columbia campus.<br \/> Both Jewish and non-Jewish students who were forced to study remotely should sue the university to the oblivious.<\/p>\n<p>Since the university leadership is so weak and can\u2019t manage unruly\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gdphpw34rR\">pic.twitter.com\/gdphpw34rR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 I Meme Therefore I Am \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@ImMeme0) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ImMeme0\/status\/1785491617094508734?\">May 1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/desperate-house-democrats-attempt-end-columbias-anti-israel-encampment-late\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">college<\/a> will clear out tents and students\u2019 possessions, he said.<\/p>\n<p>Police said, protesters taken from Hamilton Hall face charges of third-degree burglary, criminal mischief and trespassing, while those camped out on the lawn would be hit with trespassing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/terrorism-homicide-prosecutors-brought-in-to-try-capitol-riot-defendants-for-crimes-like-trespassing\/\" title=\"Terrorism, Homicide Prosecutors Brought In To Try Capitol Riot Defendants For Crimes Like Trespassing\">disorderly conduct charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Police will remain on Columbia\u2019s campus until its May 15 commencement.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8\ud835\udc69\ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc8c\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc88 \ud835\udc75\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc98\ud835\udc94:<br \/> The New York Police Department officers have begun mass arresting pro-Palestinian at City College of New York.<\/p>\n<p>One far-left protester can be seen assaulting officers with a large water jug before he is arrested.<\/p>\n<p>Officers are also taking down the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hd7JEkvDac\">pic.twitter.com\/Hd7JEkvDac<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RedWave_Press\/status\/1785467056592433648?\">May 1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Also on Tuesday night, NYPD cleared out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-famous-pastors-grandson-stares-columbia-mob-refuses-let-continue-mission-destruction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protest<\/a> at City College of New York, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/04\/30\/us-news\/anti-israel-protesters-clash-with-nypd-cops-outside-of-city-college-of-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Police and protesters battled around a tent city. 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Together, we really can save the country.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Thank you for your support!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>P.S. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>Please stand with us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-44685\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44685\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44685\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44685\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44685\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues. <br \/> Jack can be reached at jackwritings1@gmail.com. <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  New York City <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Politics, Foreign Policy, Military &#038; Defense Issues <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York City police dispersed protesters barricaded in a Columbia University building, removing a two-week-old tent city filled with anti-Israel sentiment. 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