Now Mitchell Schuman and Ari Brooks, Seen On Video, Facing Charges In Boca Raton Boy Bike Incident.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Just hours after Lotus homeowner Mitchell Schuman was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on felony charges related to his alleged attack on a child riding an e-bike in the West Boca Raton community, another man seen physically restraining the boy on video was also booked into jail. Ari Brooks was officially arrested and charged with robbery and battery.
The official court file had not yet been processed by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts as of 8:45 p.m. Wednedsay, but BocaNewsNow.com has learned that Brooks had been under investigation since police and prosecutors started reviewing video posted by BocaNewsNow.com of the incident. Brooks is seemingly seen restraining the child multiple times and preventing him from accessing his cell phone.
Mitchell Schuman and Ari Brooks turned themselves into the Palm Beach County Jail at various times over the past 24 hours. We have learned that warrant was issued to all police departments in Florida for Mitchell Schuman. It is unclear if a warrant was issued for Ari Brooks. It is also unclear if the other adults seen and heard on the video are also being considered for charges.
This is a developing story Wednesday night. Check back Thursday for updates. Read our previous coverage of the Lotus incident here.
