Legal funds raised for a Toronto-area man arrested after he refused to close his BBQ joint have already topped $150,000..A crowd of supporters chanted “Shame” as police took Adam Skelly, 33, away on Thursday afternoon..He’s set to appear in court later Friday to face charges of attempt to obstruct police, mischief under, failure to comply with Reopening Act..A GoFundMe campaign online boasts at least 3,200 people donating over $150,000 for the owner of Adamson Barbecue.More than 10 police cars as many as 18 officers came to the restaurant after a Wednesday raid saw them change the locks and bolt it shut..Before being arrested, Skelly vowed to remain open.. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .“The break-in of #adamsonbarbecue by Toronto Police and the city is tyrannical. They CANNOT silence us!” he tweeted Thursday..He also issued a call for a locksmith to come and help him get into his place in Etobicoke..“This isn’t just about #adamsonbarbecue. it’s about all small businesses and their livelihoods. spread the word and let’s get back to work. thank you. #IStandWithAdam” he tweeted..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
