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Man, 33, arrested after disturbing school board meeting in West Palm Beach

Everett Cooper faces trespassing, other charges
Everett Cooper, school board meeting arrest
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Everett Cooper is led away in handcuffs during a Palm Beach County School Board meeting, Aug. 25, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Loxahatchee man was arrested Wednesday afternoon during a Palm Beach County School Board meeting.

According to school police, Everett Cooper, 33, refused to take his seat while in the unmasked section of the building after being warned several times.

Many parents voiced their frustration as school board members voted to explore legal action against Gov. Ron DeSantis for his refusal to allow districts to mandate masks in schools.

Cooper is facing charges of disturbing peace, resisting arrest and trespassing.

He was booked into the main Palm Beach County jail.

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You can also contact the detectives assigned to these cold cases using the information below:

Detective Scott Hanley
Boca Raton Police Department
shanley@myboca.us
561-338-1344

Detective William Springer
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
springerw@pbso.org
561-688-4013