Man wearing MAGA hat arrested for dousing anti-Trump demonstrators with bear spray

By Zach Halaschak

Published October 21, 2019 3:38pm ET

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Man wearing MAGA hat arrested for dousing anti-Trump demonstrators with bear spray — A California man was arrested after authorities say he unloaded bear repellent into a crowd of anti-Trump protesters during a scuffle. David Dempsey, 32, was charged with use of a tear gas weapon, assault with a caustic chemical, and violating parole. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier, after a group […]

A California man was arrested after authorities say he unloaded bear repellent into a crowd of anti-Trump protesters during a scuffle.

David Dempsey, 32, was charged with use of a tear gas weapon, assault with a caustic chemical, and violating parole.

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