They have committed serious crimes, felonies. They can be arrested at any time.
Update to the arrests in DC many of us were watching several nights ago. At the time, these people acted as if they had no idea why they were even being detained.
WASHINGTON,DC: "The Metropolitan Police Department says 41 people were arrested for Felony Rioting & Assault on Police Officer offenses after intentional fires were set and property was destroyed. MPD says it started Thursday night in the 1800 Block of Columbia Road NW and the 1600 Block of V Street NW in Adams Morgan. Officers say multiple types of weapons were found, including knives, fireworks, and chemical irritants.
Two officers were injured but are expected to recover from injuries. MPD did not say how many civilians were hurt. Some people were also charged with Arson, Defacing of Public or Private Property, Destruction of Public or Private Property, Defacing of US Government Property, and Resisting Arrest."
localdvm.com/news/washington-dc/more-than-40-arrests-made-for-rioting-in-adams-morgan/
I've wanted to eat that Van Halen cookie since first posted long, long ago. kek