2 Arrested in Scuffle at Border Rally
A small group of protesters interrupted a pro-border patrol demonstration in San Ysidro on Saturday, resulting in the arrest of two counter-demonstrators during the clash, police said.
Jesse Trent, 27, and his 17-year-old stepson were arrested during the rally at Dairy Mart Road, a half mile west of Interstate 5.
The 17-year-old youth, who was among the protesters who arrived about 12:40 p.m., began arguing with several pro-enforcement demonstrators and a scuffle ensued. The youth was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace. Trent was arrested and charged with battery after he tried to interfere with the arrest. Another counter-demonstrator was also detained, but was later released.
Former INS chief Harold Ezell spoke at the demonstration and called for national identification cards for legal residents.
Police did not say if any pro-enforcement demonstrators were arrested.
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