GVL PD Seeking Man Who Reportedly Damaged Car

Protesters In Front of Tanner's

The Greenville Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a protester from the Tanner's Big Orange protest.

There are still no charges for the man who tried to run over the protesters.

We previously reported on the protest at Tanner's Big Orange on June 8th, which followed remarks, deemed racist, by the restaurant's owner, John Allen Zeller.

​On the day of the protest around 1:00 PM, a tan/grey GMC SUV turned off of Pleasantburg Drive and into the Tanner's parking lot, attempting to ram into the protesters. 

One eyewitness who stepped in front of the vehicle in an attempt to protect other protesters said the driver, a white male, was smiling as he attempted to run over the protesters.

Police officers on the scene made the driver leave the scene but did not discuss his actions with him at another location.

Later, police said they were "looking for him."

On June 10th, Greenville Police Department Interim Chief Howie Thompson said the police were focused on a throrough investigation and wanted to contact everyone at the scene and obtain all video evidence.

The investigation about the man who tried to run over the protesters is still open and no charges have been brought against him.

The police have, however, brought charges against a man who threw items at the man's car as he left.

This reportedly caused damage costing approximately $2,000.

The man was identified by the video evidence used to identify the car of the man who attempted to run over protesters.

Released by the Greenville Police.
Greenville Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of 28 year old Markeese Rashi Brand for Malicious Damage.
While reviewing surveillance video, detectives observed Brand throwing several objects at a vehicle in the parking lot of Tanners Big Orange.
The estimated cost of the damage exceeds $2000.
The GPD investigation of the incident at Tanners involving a vehicle that entered the restaurant parking lot during a protest is still ongoing.
As officers observe clear violations of the law, they are addressing them on a case by case basis. Officers are still reviewing video from multiple sources to include social media, GPD body cams, and local news media.
Other individuals may face charges before the investigation concludes.
Anyone with information that could be helpful is encouraged to call Greenville Police at (864) 271-5333.

 

We will continue updates on the investigation into the man who tried to run over protesters and the protester who has had charges brought against him.

 

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