3 Charged in Viral Wendy's Drive-Thru Ransacking Incident in South Jersey

The suspects remain at large after the incident at a Wendy's restaurant in Ewing, New Jersey.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Three women from Trenton, New Jersey have been charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and other offenses after a viral video showed them smashing a Wendy's drive-thru window and ransacking the restaurant in Ewing, New Jersey. The suspects, Honesty Harrison, Saniyah Brittingham, and Leah Williford-Stevens, have been identified but remain at large, according to police.

Why it matters

The incident highlights a growing trend of disorderly and destructive behavior in fast-food establishments, which can put employees and customers at risk. It also raises questions about how law enforcement responds to such viral videos and the challenges of apprehending suspects who flee the scene.

The details

According to police, officers responded to the Wendy's on Olden Avenue in Ewing, New Jersey around 3 a.m. on February 21 for a report of disorderly customers who had broken a drive-thru window and tried to assault employees before fleeing. Surveillance video showed the women, some with food in their hair, screaming at the employees and causing damage inside the drive-thru.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, February 21, 2026, just before 3 a.m.

The players

Honesty Harrison

A 23-year-old woman from Trenton, New Jersey who was charged with criminal mischief and burglary.

Saniyah Brittingham

An 18-year-old woman from Trenton, New Jersey who was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Leah Williford-Stevens

A 19-year-old woman from Trenton, New Jersey who was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Albert F. Rhodes

The Chief of Police in Ewing, New Jersey.

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What they’re saying

“It should be noted that charges are merely accusations, and all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

— Albert F. Rhodes, Chief of Police, Ewing Police Department (dailyvoice.com)

What’s next

The Ewing Police Department is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of the three suspects to contact them.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing problem of disorderly and destructive behavior in fast-food establishments, which can put employees and customers at risk. It also underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who flee the scene, even when their actions are captured on video.