Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Montgomery County police arrest 3 in Chevy Chase "street takeover" riot

Novorriya Gregory Smith, Jr.

Montgomery County police have arrested three suspects in relation to the infamous February 22, 2026 "street takeover" riot at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and East-West Highway in Chevy Chase. The uncivil disturbance, taking place within view of the elite Columbia Country Club, included the malicious destruction of two County police cruisers. Police today revealed that one of the suspects dropped his pants to expose himself to a County police officer.

Ayden Joseph Cline


Ayden Joseph Cline, 18, of Cumberland, Pennsylvania has been charged as an adult with reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, malicious destruction of property, failure to obey lawful orders, and obstruction and hindering. Novorriya Gregory Smith Jr., 20, of Lusby has been charged with reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, malicious destruction of property, failure to obey lawful orders, obstruction and hindering, and indecent exposure. A juvenile, 17, of Laurel has been charged with disorderly conduct, malicious destruction of property, failure to obey lawful orders, and hindering.

Smith, Jr. and Cline are being held without bond at the County jail. The juvenile has been released into the custody of "a parent or guardian."

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

That fact that they came "here" from "there" speaks volumes.

Anonymous said...

Chances are we won't get the final disposition of any of the 3 thugs because they'll get probation before judgment probably for the umpteenth time.

Anonymous said...

Can't wait for the PL.