Milwaukee activists Frank Nitty, Tory Lowe arrested in Indiana during march to D.C.

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Racial justice protesters from Milwaukee on a march to Washington D.C. hit a speed bump Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Well-known activist Frank Nitty Jr. and Tory Lowe were among three people arrested in northern Indiana.

According to social media video, a dispute started when Indiana state police asked the group to march in the grass along a highway.

The marchers claimed that wasn't possible.

The misdemeanor arrests were made during an ensuing argument.

All three have been bonded out as of Wednesday evening.

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