BREAKING: Sheriffs at Rosemary's House; Leave (For Now) When Confronted With Protest

8:15PM Update: Free food and music have arrived and the atmosphere is festive as some people plan to stay the night.  Reports are that councilwoman Glidden spoke to a city inspector who claimed that no action would be taken tonight; however, Glidden was also told that no eviction attempt would occur today, just one hour before the sheriffs came.  Rosemary Williams is apparently staying at a neighbor's house tonight; beginning early Saturday, help is needed particularly in the form of vans and people to help move belongings.

6:30PM Update: Police squad cars have been doing drive-bys at Rosemary's house; many supporters still remain there.

4PM Friday: Approximately eight Hennepin County sheriff's deputies unexpectedly arrived at Rosemary Williams' home at 3128 Clinton Avenue around 2pm this afternoon, accompanied by four men presumably representing GMAC Mortgage.  All took photos of the inside of the house and garage; deputies installed a new lock on the garage and posted "no trespassing" notices on all doors.  They ordered supporters to leave the property, but did not enforce their order.  After some activists sat down on the front porch locking arms, one deputy pulled out his can of chemical spray.  Soon thereafter, however, all the sheriffs and GMAC representatives left the property in their unmarked vehicles, leaving the gathered supporters to wonder what will happen next.

BE PREPARED TO MOBILIZE QUICKLY TO ROSEMARY'S HOME IF THE SHERIFFS RETURN!

Currently, friends, family and supporters are moving some belongings from the house to a safer location.  Councilwoman Elizabeth Glidden, legal observers, major and independent media are at the house. | PPEHRC press release

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3PM Update: Sheriffs left Rosemary's in unmarked cars; GMAC people gone too. Not sure why yet. People are staying to hold it down. Will keep you posted.
2:50PM Update: Civil disobedience has begun @ Rosemary Williams' house, sheriffs getting out mace. People still needed at 3138 Clinton Ave S!
2:25PM Update: Rosemary Williams eviction 3138 Clinton Ave S-Help needed! 3x GMAC minions on scene, Hennepin Sheriff J Haas running scene / locking garage
2:20PM Update: 7-8 Hennepin Sheriffs deputies in Rosemary Williams' house 3138 Clinton Ave. S. Help needed!! Mpls Council mbr Elizabeth Glidden on way too.
Friday 2PM: We have just heard from her supporters that Rosemary Williams is getting evicted from her home by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department and GMAC. Supporters have requested that people come to Williams' home at 3138 Clinton Ave. S. in Minneapolis.

The sheriffs are at Rosemary's house NOW. Supporters should get over there ASAP.
--Linden Gawboy, MN  Coalition for a People's Bailout