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Actor Alan Ritchson in Altercation with Neighbor

Published 23 March 2026

Actor Alan Ritchson, known for his role in the Amazon Prime Video series "Reacher," was involved in a physical altercation with his neighbor Ronnie Taylor in a Brentwood, Tennessee, neighborhood on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Video footage of the confrontation, captured by a nearby resident, shows Ritchson striking Taylor several times while Taylor is on the ground, with two children on minibikes observing from a short distance.

The incident stemmed from ongoing disputes over Ritchson's motorcycle riding in the quiet suburban area. According to Taylor, the trouble began the previous day, Saturday, March 21, when Ritchson rode his green Kawasaki motorcycle through the neighborhood at what Taylor described as excessive speed, revving the engine and disturbing residents. Taylor said he made an obscene gesture toward Ritchson, who responded in kind. The following afternoon around noon, Taylor reported that Ritchson passed through again, this time accompanied by two young riders believed to be his sons on their own minibikes, and appeared to be speeding once more.

Taylor told investigators he approached Ritchson and asked, "Can you f***ing stop this please," at which point the situation...

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