Derrick Kingston Henry sentenced to 30 days in jail for Montgomery County street takeover
A Maryland man convicted for his role in a chaotic street takeover that damaged two police cruisers earlier this year has been handed a five-year sentence with all but 30 days suspended, WTOP reported.
Derrick Kingston Henry, 19, of Boyds, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in connection with the February 22 incident. Montgomery County police announced the sentence on Friday, noting that Henry must report to jail by 5 p.m. on November 9 to begin serving his time.
The Silver Spring Intersection Chaos
The incident began late on the night of February 22. Police received notification around 12:39 a.m. that a large caravan of vehicles involved in a street takeover originating in Prince George’s County had shifted toward Silver Spring. Officers tracked the group as they converged on the intersection of East-West Highway and Connecticut Avenue.
Investigators stated that the participants blocked regular traffic and performed doughnuts in the roadway. Several individuals left their vehicles to stand directly in the intersection, physically preventing responding officers from driving into the area. During the confrontation, two marked Montgomery County police cruisers sustained heavy damage. Authorities confirmed that an officer was sitting inside one of the vehicles when the rear window broke, while the windshield was simultaneously smashed. No officers sustained injuries during the disturbance.
Probation Terms and Financial Restitution
Once Henry completes his 30-day jail stint, he will face three years of supervised release. As part of his plea and sentencing conditions, he is strictly prohibited from facilitating, encouraging, or participating in any future car meetups.
The court ordered Henry to pay $2,000 in restitution to Montgomery County to help cover the costs associated with repairing the damaged police cruisers.
