GRAHAM, N.C. — A man was arrested after exchanging words with a person during a protest in Graham, according to the Alamance County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies were present at a rally hosted by the United Patriot Party of NC at the Historic County Courthouse to protest COVID-19 restrictions Saturday. The group had been granted permission to demonstrate from noon to 4 p.m.
During the event, deputies noticed someone walking across the street towards a small group of protestors, and they started a verbal disagreement. Sheriffs watched as the suspect argued with a protester. After exchanging words, the suspect tried to start a fight with counter-protesters as he raised his fists during the engagement.
Deputies identified the man as Thomas Jordan. They said because of his actions, sheriffs found a reason to arrest him.
Jordan was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center.
The Alamance County Sheriff's Office said Jordan is facing a charge of disorderly conduct.
