The Cleveland Division of Police has reported the arrest of six individuals in connection to the September street takeovers that wreaked havoc across the city. According to WKYC, the arrests took place on Tuesday, with the suspects facing various charges from Aggravated Riot, Tampering with Evidence, Disruption of Public Service, and Possession of Criminal Tools to Obstruction of Official Business.
The recent crackdown is part of the police's ongoing response to the coordinated events of September 28 and 29, during which participants blocked traffic, brandished firearms, lit fireworks, and attempted to start fires throughout Cleveland. This latest group of arrests includes Ali Zahid Jumma Al Jubainawi, age 19, from Akron, who was taken into custody by the Linndale Police Department. Others include Duane Thomas Sanders, Jr., age 22, of Cleveland. Noah Scott Painting, age 20, of Brunswick; Robert Hezekiah Polk, age 18, of Strongsville, Imari Tylonic Cross, age 22, of North Canton; and David Goldwin, age 23, of Independence, arrested by the Parma Police Department, as stated in a FOX8 report.
The Cleveland Police have also issued an active warrant for Ethan James Yovan of Parma Heights, 20, asking for any information on his whereabouts. They have established a Street Takeover Task Force" to address these incidents more effectively. The arrest of these six individuals brings the total number of apprehensions to 15, following the events that disrupted multiple locations and split police resources. Cleveland19 similarly reported news of the task force and the appeal for public help.
Community members with information regarding the street takeovers or Ethan James Yovanno's whereabouts are encouraged to contact Cleveland Police at 216-623-5474 or via email at [email protected]. The task force continues to solicit tips and conduct follow-up investigations to prevent the recurrence of such disruptive actions in the city.
