Obama pretty much gave them a green light to violently protest when he accused the police of being racist against blacks.

FERGUSON, Mo. — Eight protesters were arrested Sunday evening in Ferguson as police continued to search for a man who shot a police officer in the arm Saturday night.

A Ferguson police sergeant said bottles and rocks were thrown at officers Sunday night, and the department requested mutual aid from other police agencies because of the large crowd.

The sergeant said all eight protesters were arrested and booked on failure to disperse and resisting arrest charges. Most were first-time offenders and will be released without having to post bond after they are processed.