Thousands of people gathered in Fountain Hills Saturday to hear presidential front-runner Donald Trump deliver a campaign speech in the hometown of the state's contentious Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
RAW VIDEO: Protesters block road to Trump rally
Demonstrators chanted "Stop the hate" as Arpaio introduced Trump.
The protesters were booed and jeered as they made their way through the crowd as a large group of officers with Arpaio's office made their way toward them.
protesters at #Trump2016 Fountain Hills rally. Didn't get close. Stopped by Trump supporters #abc15 pic.twitter.com/u4q2Tg2aHU
— Bill Miley (@abc15sBillMiley) March 19, 2016
MCSO officials say at least three people were arrested.
MCSO has arrested 3 protesters after they blocked a public roadway on Shea Blvd, a main entry into Fountain Hills.
— Deputy Enriquez (@DeputyEnriquez) March 19, 2016
Trump supporters countered with chants of "Trump! Trump! Trump!" and "U.S.A.! U.S.A.!"
One Trump supporter yelled, "learn to speak English."
"You can't even show your face," a Trump supporter yelled at a protester with a bandanna over her face.
