Cleveland street takeover suspects busted in Columbus
Nov 07, 2024
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CLEVELAND (WJW) -- Federal, state and local authorities worked together to arrest four people and seize four cars in relation to violent street takeovers in Cleveland.
The arrests, coordinated by the city's street takeover task force, happened Thursday morning around Columbus, where the four arrested suspects live, according to a news release from Cleveland police.
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Sayvion Lewis, 22; Cameron Parsley, 22; William Whitted, 25; and Deshawn Crane, 28, were arrested on charges including aggravated riot and disruption of public service, among others.
The four allegedly took part in takeovers on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29, in which intersections were blocked by cars performing stunts, delaying ambulances and public transportation, and a police officers was assaulted, according to Cuyahoga County prosecutors.
Police also seized four vehicles believed to be involved, as well as a firearm and "other materials," according to the release.
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"Since this investigation began, our primary objective has been to conduct a thorough investigation and make arrests to build a case that would hold up in court," Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd is quoted in the release. "Today’s arrests highlight our commitment to this investigation and the effectiveness of that approach. We are grateful for the partnership with the U.S. Marshals, the Ohio State [Highway] Patrol, the FBI, and the Columbus Police Department, who continuously support our mission to keep our streets safe."
A grand jury earlier this week indicted 23-year-old Ashlyn Rogers of Port Clinton, who allegedly used Instagram to coordinate the takeovers.
Several other people have also been arrested and are now under indictment.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call 216-623-5474 or email [email protected].