Dearborn, MI – Several demonstrations in Dearborn on Tuesday, November 18 turned disorderly after multiple organized groups converged and later splintered near Michigan Avenue and Schaefer Road, according to the Dearborn Police Department.
According to police, officers were monitoring the event when groups broke apart in an unplanned manner. Authorities say they responded quickly to maintain order and ensure the safety of participants, residents, passing motorists, and nearby businesses throughout the evening. Police reported three arrests involving individuals from different groups after observing disorderly behavior during the demonstrations.
The department noted that the splintering of the groups contributed to escalating tensions and made crowd management more complex. Officials urged residents to avoid directly engaging with active demonstrations to help reduce safety risks. “We urge the community to never directly engage with such demonstrations to ensure safety of all involved,” the department wrote in its statement.
Police also emphasized that constitutional rights were protected throughout the response and that the goal was to balance public safety with the rights of demonstrators. No major injuries or property damage were reported.
Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin issued a public message praising the conduct of responding officers. “I am proud of the disciplined and measured response our officers demonstrated during the November 18 demonstrations. Their actions reflected our department’s core values and our dedication to safeguarding everyone in our city,” Shahin said. He also thanked the Dearborn community for its patience and support during the event.
Officials said they will continue monitoring similar demonstrations and plan to maintain a strong but measured presence at future gatherings.
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