Via a kind reader:
As a supporter and campaign contributor to Mia Pearson’s MMSD school board races, I am deeply disappointed to report that on Friday evening, MMSD Board Vice President — Mia Pearson was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, alongside — Nextdoor – Nextdoor
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Maia Pearson, vice president of the Madison School Board, was arrested by Madison police late Friday on charges of disorderly conduct, authorities confirmed to the Cap Times.
Pearson was booked into the Dane County Jail at 1:22 a.m. on Saturday, according to Elise Schaffer, the public information officer for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. Pearson posted bail and was released about one hour later, Schaffer said.
A Police Department spokesperson confirmed Pearson was arrested and said more information would be released soon. Madison’s Office of the Independent Police Monitor is reviewing the arrest, according to city officials.
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