Riot police clear out downtown Occupy Oakland camp

OAKLAND, Calif. — Riot-clad law enforcement officers cleared out a weeks-old anti-Wall Street encampment in Oakland just before dawn Monday, arresting dozens of Occupy demonstrators and clearing out tents from a downtown plaza after issuing several warnings over the weekend.

Protesters appeared to put up little resistance and officers could be seen leading some handcuffed demonstrators away. Warnings from authorities had been similar to those issued before officers used tear gas and bean bag projectiles to clear the encampment on Oct. 25.

Police and sheriff's deputies blocked off surrounding streets before Monday's raid. Afterward, some demonstrators gathered near the barricades and vowed to return.    More Read