A neo-Nazi rally planned for Saturday in Toledo, Ohio led to a riot in which over 100 people were arrested. A group known as “America’s Nazi Party” planned to walk through a predominantly African American neighorhood under police protection. Authorities called off the march when a large counter-demonstration assembled in response. Police allege counter-demonstrators nonetheless hurled rocks, broke windows, and set fire to a local bar. Toledo mayor Jack Ford declared a state of emergency that remained in effect through the weekend.
Over 100 Arrested Following Thwarted Neo-Nazi March in Ohio
HeadlineOct 17, 2005