Turnstile Guitarist Arrested for Alleged Hit-and-Run

Guitarist Brady Ebert, a co-founder of the rock band Turnstile, was arrested on March 31 in Montgomery County, Maryland. He faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault following an alleged incident on March 29.

According to police records, Ebert is accused of intentionally driving his car into the 79-year-old father of his former bandmate Brendan Yates. The victim, William Yates, was standing in his driveway at the time and sustained severe trauma to his lower extremities, requiring surgery.

Turnstile announced Ebert's departure in 2022, citing a consistent pattern of harmful behavior and escalating threats. The band stated that after exhausting support options, a boundary was set when healthy communication became impossible.

Ebert's alleged actions continued after his exit from the band. The statement from Turnstile expressed gratitude for Mr. Yates's survival and recovery, noting that the violence led to this physical attack. Ebert remains in jail, with his bond hearing scheduled for Thursday.