29 people have been arrested for a protest at the Cricket Valley Energy facility on Route 22 in the Town of Dover. The protesters gained access to the facility early on Saturday morning and blocked the entrance. A smaller group climbed up onto smoke stacks on the property. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police removed the protesters from the private property, who refused to follow dispersal orders. All were released on appearance tickets. Four people, ranging in age from 20 to 53, were charged with Criminal Trespass for climbing onto the smoke stacks. The 25 charged with Trespass are accused of blocking the entrance. They range in age from 18 to 77. There were no injuries to anyone involved.