The man arrested after a disturbance at Buffalo’s city council meeting Tuesday has been charged with two misdemeanors.
Joshua Waits was arrested after the city council meeting for Breach of Peace and then Interference for injuring an officer during his arrest, according to Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett.
Bissett said Waits spoke to the council to bring up concerns involving the police department.
Bissett said he has every right to do so, but when Waits became unruly and caused a disturbance, the meeting was adjourned.
Bissett explained the altercation outside of City Hall.
The charge of Breach of Peace carries a penalty of up to 6 months in jail and up to a $750 fine; while the Interference charge carries a penalty of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
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Last modified: July 6, 2022