WAND17 Reports URBANA – Many calls to authorities about an Urbana man allegedly burning an American flag then being threatened over it resulted in his arrest, then later, his release. Urbana Police say they received calls about a Facebook post involving Bryton Mellott, who was shown burning an American flag. The contents of that post caused some to call and request police action again Mellott. Meanwhile, others were calling to express concern for Mellott’s safety and those around him. According to Urbana Police, many had threatened violence against Mellott and his place of employment on the post itself. Officers viewed … Continue reading Idiot in Illinois Burning the American Flag Arrested