Salem protest: Multiple arrests after right-wing and anti-fascist rallies on Friday Connor Radnovich and Bill Poehler, Salem Statesman Journal VIDEO: Arrests made following protests at Oregon State Capitol Replay Video UP NEXT Police declared an unlawful assembly and arrested three people Friday afternoon after people affiliated with Proud Boys and anti-fascists clashed in downtown Salem following concurrent peaceful protests earlier in the day. Non-lethal munitions, including flash-bang grenades, were used to disperse the crowd, while Salem Police reported that smoke canisters and lit fireworks were thrown at them. At least one fight between counter-protesters also occurred before the groups were separated.