As dozens of demonstrators marched in the area of New York Avenue and 5th Street NW late Tuesday night, a man was arrested for impersonating police.
Around 11 p.m. the group of protestors managed to shut down New York Avenue in the area.
Protesters have blocked off New York Ave at 5th St NW @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/kc4Jvc1At2
— Chris Lawrence (@clawrencenbc) December 3, 2014
Thirty minutes later, News4's Chris Lawrence reported a man was arrested for allegedly impersonating a police officer.
@DCPoliceDept arrest possible impersonator at protest. Had stun gun, blade, brass knuckles & vest @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/bbyU9laT0g
— Chris Lawrence (@clawrencenbc) December 3, 2014
Earlier in the evening, a peaceful "town hall-style" gathering was held at Busboys and Poets as community members gathered to discuss recent pollice-related violence outside of what happened in Ferguson.