Randolph police say a late-night street takeover that choked off traffic and boxed in cruisers last fall has now led to charges for 17 people. The department announced Tuesday that the suspects are accused of taking part in a sprawling Oct. 5, 2025 gathering at North Main and Oak streets, where roughly 100 people crowded into the intersection, blocked vehicles and watched stunt driving while fireworks exploded around patrol cars. Investigators said the arrests capped a months-long case pieced together through dash-cam recordings, local surveillance video and clips posted to social media.
Police say first cruiser was swarmed
According to CBS Boston, officers reported that the first cruiser to roll up on the takeover was immediately surrounded by a crowd wearing masks. People allegedly hit and jumped on the hood and used their bodies to block the car from moving. Officers told investigators that many in the crowd appeared to be filming the chaos on their phones and that the swarm around the vehicle stopped police from clearing the scene.
17 charged in Quincy District Court
The cases, filed in Quincy District Court, list charges that include conspiracy, interfering with a police officer, disorderly conduct, operating to endanger and number plate violations. Randolph investigators identified 17 people now facing charges: William Scott Cantwell, 19, of Warwick, R.I.; Divine Truth Norris Niles, 23, of Roxbury; Nazeem Vincent McLeod, 20, of Worcester; Casey L. Rondeau, 23, of Farmington, Maine; Jordan J. Ryan, 19, of Exeter, R.I.; Nahom Daniel Brook, 23, of Boston; Dylan Lee Jordan, 19, of Gilmanton, N.H.; Nathaniel Jaymoni Urbaez, 22, of Dedham; Jaden Williams, 23, of Putnam, Conn.; C. Anthoyn R. Llenas, 23, of Boston; William G. Martinez, 31, of Bronx, N.Y.; Alec Enrique Cotto, 23, of Taunton; Aidan Quinn LaFleche, 19, of Springfield; Ashlee Renee Carrier-McLeod, 22, of Leicester; Christopher William Diaz, 20, of Springfield; Hashelyn Darnley Cabral, 20, of Fitchburg; and David Deshawn Daniels, 20, of Fitchburg. Some suspects appeared to have traveled to multiple takeover events on the same night, investigators said, as reported by NBC Boston.
Takeovers spurred state action
The Randolph incident was one of several takeovers across Massachusetts that pushed state leaders to respond. Boston.com reports that Rep. Christopher Markey filed a bill to let police seize vehicles used in takeovers and increase penalties, while Gov. Maura Healey rolled out a 14 million dollar safety grant in mid-October. Lawmakers say the effort is aimed at cracking down on organized, dangerous meetups that they argue put bystanders and first responders in harm’s way.
Legal next steps
“Street takeovers create dangerous conditions for everyone involved, including the responding officers, anyone traveling in that area and residents who live nearby,” Randolph Chief Anthony Marag said in a statement to NBC Boston. Those charged are expected to appear in Quincy District Court. The filings are allegations, not convictions, and police say the investigation is still active.
