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Sheriff Sues Spring Break Promoters for Chaos
26 Apr
Summary
- Sheriff is suing two women for damages exceeding $50,000.
- An unsanctioned event caused chaos, leading to a State of Emergency.
- Multiple businesses have filed lawsuits against the event promoters.
Sheriff Mike Chitwood of Volusia County has initiated legal action against Aliyah Brooks and Brittany Plummer, two Georgia women alleged to have organized an unpermitted event on Daytona Beach. This unsanctioned gathering, promoted as "Daytona Spring Break 2k26" via social media and an LLC named "Too Dope Events," drew thousands of students.
The event resulted in significant disruptions, including crowd rowdiness and a panic-inducing incident that sounded like gunshots. In response, the City of Daytona Beach declared a State of Emergency and imposed an overnight curfew on teens and children for the remainder of Spring Break. Sheriff Chitwood also established a buffer zone on the beach to increase penalties for participants.
Beyond the sheriff's suit seeking over $50,000 in damages, at least four businesses, including Stroud's Hog Heaven and Ocean Avenue Gallery, have filed their own lawsuits against Brooks and Plummer. Attorneys for these businesses noted substantial financial losses for establishments. Discussions are underway with the State Attorney regarding potential criminal charges, and the sheriff is also investigating a local bar's liquor license due to its alleged involvement in promoting the event.
