Arrest Made In May Violent Street Takeover In Tolland

TOLLAND, CT — State police have arrested an East Hartford Man, identified as a ringleader in last May's "street takeover" incident in Tolland.

In May, state police and several other law enforcement agencies conducted extensive investigations into a rash of street takeover events, authorities said.

"These gatherings have led to illegal activities including street racing, illegal fireworks, arson, damage to property and violent crimes," state police said.

A suspect was identified as the leader of a car club that promoted and hosted multiple street takeovers throughout the month of May, including one in Tolland that resulted in a passing motorist's vehicle being damaged by "hostile attendees," according to an state police report.

On April 11, detectives from the Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Squad obtained an arrest warrant for Jaki S. Haynes, 21, of East Hartford, for his suspected role as president of the car club that promoted the Tolland street takeover on May 21, according to an state police report.

On Thursday, Haynes surrendered at the state police Troop H barracks in Hartford, authorities said.

Haynes was charged with:

• Conspiracy to commit riot in the first degree
• Accessory to commit riot in the first degree
• Inciting a riot

Haynes was later released on a $25,000 court-set surety bond and is scheduled for arraignment at Rockville Superior Court on May 7, records show.

This investigation remains active and additional arrests are anticipated, police said.