4 arrested for climbing over secure zone fence at DNC

Wednesday, July 27, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Several people were arrested after attempting to climb over a fence to a Security Service designated secure zone in South Philadelphia, officials say.

The United States Secret Service says at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, four people tried to climb over the outer perimeter fence, but were immediately arrested by Philadelphia police officers and Secret Service personnel.
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At no point did the individuals enter the Wells Fargo Center, officials say.

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The four fence jumpers will be charged with Entering a Restricted Area.
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Videos and photos posted to social media around the same time showed a number of people climbing over a fence; it is not clear at this time if these are the people being charged.



The four were taken to the Philadelphia Federal Detention Center and will be seen before a judge on Wednesday.



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