US Military Restricts Okinawa Troops Following Marine Arrest in Killing

The U.S. military in Okinawa paused all operations for two days and restricted troops from leaving their bases after a Marine was arrested for a local killing.

Okinawa police arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling 39-year-old Anna Yagi at a Naha hotel and stealing her belongings.

The incident has renewed local protests against the heavy American military presence and rising military-related crime on the island.