UPDATE: Charges Dismissed in Connection with Rehoboth “Takeover” Event

UPDATE: The Delaware Attorney General is dismissing all charges filed against three Delaware State University students in connection with the recent “Takeover” event in Rehoboth Beach.

In a statement released by the Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Mat Marshall, the department said there was nothing to substantiate the charges.

“The Attorney General has found no factual basis to charge the defendants in the so-called ‘Rehoboth Takeover’ case (Xander Nicholl, Angelin Clauvil, Keyon Scott, and Eric Barnett) with any criminal offense, and has directed prosecutors to dismiss all charges against all four defendants,” the statement read in full.

However, the City of Rehoboth Beach says they have not been contacted by the Delaware DOJ regarding the dismissal of the aforementioned charges. In a statement to WMDT, the City said the following:

The City of Rehoboth Beach has not been contacted by the Department of Justice regarding reports that charges arising from the May 19 beach takeover incident have been dismissed.  Based on our current understanding, it does not appear that all relevant facts and circumstances have yet been fully reviewed.  As such, we believe further explanation regarding the reported disposition of these charges would be beneficial to both the City and the public. In addition, the City has reached out to Fleur McKendall of the NAACP to arrange a meeting and discuss these matters. At this time, we have not yet received a response, but remain willing to engage in a constructive dialogue.

WMDT will continue to update this story as details are made available. 

UPDATE: The Rehoboth Beach Police Department says three men connected to a “Takeover” event on the beach and boardwalk have turned themselves into authorities.

On Thursday morning, police said Keyon Scott, Xander Nicholl, and Angelin Clauvil turned themselves in at RBPD. All three were charged with intent to commit or facilitate a riot and second degree conspiracy. They were arraigned, released on their own recognizance, and issued a no contact order with the City of Rehoboth Beach.

This update was posted on May 21 at 11:53 a.m. 

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – The Rehoboth Beach Police Department responding to a “Takeover” event on the beach and boardwalk and is now searching for the event’s promoters.

It happened during the evening hours Tuesday. As the event grew, officers with the Rehoboth Beach Police Department were assisted by numerous other agencies. Several businesses also closed early and some arrests were made in relation to the incident.

In addition, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department obtained warrants for the promoters.

They are currently searching for 19-year-old Xander Nicholl of Philadelphia, 21-year-old Angelin Clauvil of Milford, 22-year-old Keyon Scott of Dover and 21-year-old Eric Barnett of Saint Albans New York; all of whom are students at the Delaware State University.

The event was reportedly the fifth of its type since April of this year.

At this time, there is no known danger to the public.

This article was originally published on May 20 at 9:15 p.m.