Two students arrested at Dayton war protest

DAYTON — Two college students took their protests against the war in Iraq a bit too far Friday, police said.

The two young women were arrested on a criminal damaging complaint after they went inside two military recruiting offices and tossed brochures and tore down banners, Dayton Police Lt. Matt Carper said. Two students arrested at Dayton war protest

The Antioch University group met at military recruiting offices, and two are accused of criminal damaging.

By Kelli Wynn

Staff Writer

Saturday, April 21, 2007

DAYTON — Two college students took their protests against the war in Iraq a bit too far Friday, police said.

The two young women were arrested on a criminal damaging complaint after they went inside two military recruiting offices and tossed brochures and tore down banners, Dayton Police Lt. Matt Carper said.

The arrests took place shortly after 11 a.m. after the students arrived in front of the Marines, Navy, and Army recruiting offices near Fourth and Main streets.

The women were among nine people from the Students for a Democratic Society. They held signs that featured phrases like, "An Army of none" and "No blood for oil." All nine said they were Antioch University students.

The students said they believe the war is about profit and were also hoping to engage those being recruited into the military.

Dayton Police tips

for lawful protesting

• Don't destroy property.

• Stand on sidewalks, but don't block doorways or keep pedestrians from passing by.

• Speak freely, but don't threaten or harm others.

• Leave when told to do so by property or business owners.

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