Ronnie Taylor Says He Dropped Charges Against Alan Ritchson, Cocusing on Keeping His Neighborhood Safe

Ronnie Taylor Says He Dropped Charges Against Alan Ritchson, Cocusing on Keeping His Neighborhood Safe — source: gettyimages

March 27, 2026

The incident began to circulate on March 22, sparking online debate about why the Reacher star appeared to clash with a man in the street. Ronnie Taylor later identified himself as the other man in the video and claimed he had sparked the fight after alleging dangerous driving by Ritchson through his Brentwood neighborhood.

What followed was released bodycam footage from Ritchson’s perspective. It showed Taylor stepping into the road to confront the actor, after which Taylor says he was shoved. Brentwood Police Department later determined that Ritchson acted in self-defense.

Taylor told TMZ that he has no interest in pursuing legal action or appearing in court. He said his priority was the safety of his neighborhood, not a payout, and that he did not hire any lawyers for the situation.

He emphasized that no money changed hands, stating clearly that “Not a single penny.” He also explained that the police finding—based on his position in front of the rider and the bike—played a significant role in the self-defense assessment.

After the initial social-media buzz, Ritchson posted only a single Instagram message quoting Napoleon Bonaparte: “Never interrupt your enemy when he’s making a mistake.” The post arrived just before the public release of the full footage, which appears to show Taylor instigating the confrontation while Ritchson was riding his motorbike.

In the days that followed, Ritchson acknowledged a "crazy week" and also highlighted success related to his Netflix film War Machine, even as the incident remained a talking point.

Who is Ronnie Taylor?
- LinkedIn lists him as a senior director at KPMG USA, focusing on Google Cloud Alliance within Financial Services and Life Science, with involvement in AI in banking.
- He has served at KPMG for nearly two years and previously spent four years as a director at Google in New York.

After the clash, Taylor gave interviews to TMZ and provided updates about minor injuries he sustained, including a black eye and cuts on his forehead. He reportedly received pain relief at an emergency room and was treated for a suspected concussion.

Notes:

The Brentwood Police Department concluded the encounter favored Ritchson under self-defense standards.
Taylor maintains his actions were neighborhood-focused and not financially motivated, asserting that he did not pursue any legal action or hire representation.

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