Norfolk Man Pleads Guilty to Street Racing Charge
D'shawn Creque must complete court-mandated community service after his involvement in a May street takeover.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Property Crime
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D'shawn Creque entered a guilty plea for aiding and abetting during a street takeover near Redgate Avenue and Greenway Court. As part of a plea agreement, Creque must fulfill community service and driver improvement requirements.
Why it matters
The legal resolution highlights efforts by authorities to address unauthorized street racing incidents that disrupt public infrastructure and safety. This case sets a procedural precedent for how similar charges are handled within the local jurisdiction.
D'shawn Creque has completed his required driver improvement class and 79.5 of 100 total community service hours. He faces a final deadline of April 22, 2027, to complete the remaining 20.5 hours to satisfy his plea agreement.
The players
D'shawn Creque
The defendant who entered a guilty plea for aiding and abetting during a street takeover.
Isaiah A. Duncan-Simmons
A co-defendant who faces the same plea agreement terms as Creque.
Norfolk Police Department
The local law enforcement agency that investigated the May incident and made the arrests.
The details
The Norfolk Police Department arrested Creque and Isaiah A. Duncan-Simmons in May 2026 following the incident. Both individuals face identical plea agreement terms designed to secure charge dismissal upon the successful completion of service hours and training.
Timeline
The street takeover took place in May 2026 near Redgate Avenue and Greenway Court.
D'shawn Creque officially entered his guilty plea on October 26, 2026.
The deadline for Creque to finish his community service is April 22, 2027.
Legal Context
This case reflects broader efforts by the city to utilize diversionary plea agreements to address the recurring issue of street takeovers. Such legal frameworks allow for non-custodial rehabilitation while maintaining consequences for public disorder under the local street racing ordinance.
The resolution of this case serves as a reminder of the enforcement measures being applied to those caught participating in unauthorized street events in Norfolk. Residents can expect continued monitoring by local law enforcement to maintain traffic flow and neighborhood safety.
The takeaway
Authorities are increasingly using community service and mandatory driver education to address the trend of street takeovers. Participants in these events face long-term legal oversight and must satisfy strict service requirements to clear their records.
What happens next
D'shawn Creque must complete his remaining 20.5 hours of community service before the April 22, 2027, deadline.
Further reading
For more information on legal resolutions for local infractions, visit the Norfolk Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WAVY-TV 10 Hampton Roads.
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