In a significant crackdown on illegal street activities, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley announced the indictment of a 23-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man for their involvement in a series of street takeovers that occurred in Cleveland on September 28 and 29.
Ashlyn Rogers, a resident of Port Clinton, faces serious charges including aggravated riot, disrupting public service, and possession of criminal tools. Prosecutors allege that Rogers orchestrated the chaotic events and actively participated in them, using her social media platforms to promote and instruct attendees on the takeover locations and activities. Among these sites were East 105th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and West 25th Street and Lorain Avenue, where participants engaged in dangerous behaviors such as drag racing, blocking intersections, and performing stunts that impeded emergency services.
Tyrique Loury, 20, from Garfield Heights, has been indicted on 23 counts, which include eight counts of aggravated riot, four counts of riot, and multiple other charges related to obstructing police and tampering with evidence. Another individual, 25-year-old Jordan McDonald, faces similar charges as well. Prosecutor O’Malley characterized Rogers as the primary instigator of the takeovers, emphasizing that she would face the consequences of her actions.
The police responded to multiple incidents during the takeover nights, including one where approximately 80 to 100 vehicles gathered to block intersections, and another where shots were fired during a takeover at Broadway Shopping Plaza. The incidents escalated to the point where officers had to intervene to assist emergency vehicles that were hindered by the chaos.
Rogers was apprehended on October 22, following an investigation led by the Cleveland Division of Police’s Street Takeover Task Force, who executed a search warrant at her residence, recovering a 2020 Infinity Q50 and two firearms. A grand jury has also indicted additional participants for their roles in these unlawful activities, indicating a broader crackdown on the dangerous phenomenon of street takeovers that has plagued urban areas.
The arraignment for Rogers is scheduled for November 19, as the authorities continue to tackle the rising tide of street-related violence and public safety threats in Cleveland.