Florida Teenagers Arrested for Armed Robbery at Memorial Service

Florida Teenagers Arrested for Armed Robbery at Memorial Service

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Florida Teenagers Arrested for Armed Robbery at Memorial Service

Three teenagers robbed a man at gunpoint during a memorial service in Florida. They were arrested, along with another individual, and face various charges.

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Polk County Sheriff's OfficeLakeland PoliceViolent Gang Investigative Task ForceRobbery UnitKathleen High School
Anthony Wilcox Jr.Jakari LoweryJadarrius HayesBrent JohnsonSheriff Grady Judd
Were there any other arrests made at the scene?
A fourth individual, Brent Johnson, was also arrested at the residence for possession of a firearm and marijuana, and resisting arrest. All suspects have prior criminal records.
What charges were filed against the three main suspects?
Wilcox was charged with armed robbery, felon in possession of a firearm, and resisting arrest; Lowery with resisting arrest, possession of marijuana; and Hayes with armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and minor in possession of a firearm.
What items were stolen from the victim during the robbery?
The victim, who was attending a memorial service for a friend, was robbed of his gold chain and cell phone by the masked suspects. A witness identified the suspects, leading to warrants for their arrest.
When and where did the arrests of the three main suspects take place?
Wilcox, Lowery, and Hayes were apprehended on November 13th. Police found firearms and other evidence at a residence linked to Lowery, and the suspects admitted to being at the memorial but denied participating in the robbery.
Who was arrested in connection with the armed robbery at the memorial service?
Three teenagers, Anthony Wilcox Jr., Jakari Lowery, and Jadarrius Hayes, were arrested for robbing a man at gunpoint during a memorial service. The robbery occurred at Aldine-Combee County Park in Lakeland, Florida on November 2nd.