'No Kings' Protests Spur Arrests, Security Threats

Joseph R. Checklick Jr., 21, was arrested for reckless driving after allegedly accelerating his SUV into a dispersing crowd at a 'No Kings' protest in Culpeper, Virginia, which was organized by local Democratic groups to oppose Trump administration policies and military displays. No injuries have been reported, but Checklick is being held without bond and may face further charges as the investigation continues. Nationwide, 'No Kings Day' protests drew large crowds, and some events faced significant security threats, including the evacuation of the Texas Capitol and the cancellation of protests in Minnesota after politically motivated shootings of state lawmakers. In Bozeman, Montana, another man was arrested for allegedly threatening protesters with a hammer. Authorities are urging witnesses and those with documentation of the Culpeper incident to come forward. The Culpeper events have drawn comparisons to the 2017 Charlottesville attack due to the nature of the violence at political protests in Virginia.