Court Sentences South Carolina Residents for Targeting Hispanics in Robberies

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Court Sentences South Carolina Residents for Targeting Hispanics in Robberies

**Columbia, SC** – Three men and one woman from South Carolina received sentences for violent crimes targeting Hispanic individuals in Columbia, South Carolina. Charles Antonio Clippard, 27, was sentenced to 420 months; Michael Joseph Knox, 29, received 303 months; Gabriel Brunson, 21, received 100 months; and Sierra Fletcher, 34, was sentenced to 200 months.

These individuals previously admitted guilt to charges including carjacking, conspiracy, firearms offenses, and violating criminal civil rights. In early 2021, they conspired to rob Hispanic victims by approaching them at gas stations and grocery stores, later pursuing and robbing them at gunpoint at their residences or other locations. On January 30, 2021, the group committed an armed robbery and carjacking against a Hispanic victim, whom they followed and targeted at his home. Additional incidents that day involved carjacking another victim and a home invasion, leading to thefts of cash, cellphones, driver’s licenses, and credit cards.

The announcement of these sentences was made by Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mac Warner of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division,

Three Charged for Multi Ulta Store Robberies in Maryland

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**Annapolis, MD -** The Anne Arundel County Police Department announced the arrest of three individuals linked to an organized retail theft group targeting Ulta stores for luxury fragrances. The thefts occurred across various jurisdictions from August to March 2025, with robbers stealing high-end fragrances before police arrived.

In cooperation with several regional police departments, the Anne Arundel County Police identified and dismantled the group responsible. The crime spree caused approximately $190,000 in losses, underscoring the significance of regional collaboration against organized retail crime.

The incidents in Anne Arundel County alone resulted in about $107,000 in damages. Detectives pinpointed several vehicles involved in these thefts and, on March 24, 2025, around 5:00 p.m., secured a suspect vehicle in the Annapolis Mall parking garage leading to the arrests.

Arrested were Damari Cousar, 21, and Rasaan Washington, 28, both from Washington D.C., along with a 17-year-old juvenile. All face various charges, and authorities urge anyone with further information to contact the relevant police departments.

Towson police arrest two suspects in string of armed robberies

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Towson Robbery Suspects Arrested

**Baltimore, MD** – Detectives from Precinct 6 – Towson have apprehended two suspects involved in recent armed robberies in Towson. Both suspects, a juvenile and an adult, were involved in incidents where victims, local students, were approached, held at gunpoint, and demanded to surrender their valuables.

Community-provided information helped detectives create a suspect description following the robberies. Surveillance near York Road and Aigburth Road led detectives to locate and apprehend the alleged suspects.

Further investigations resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old male now charged as an adult for armed robbery. Immanuel Robinson, 19, faces charges of armed robbery, first-degree assault, and possession of a firearm as a minor.

Robinson remains in custody at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond. The investigation continues as detectives work to gather more information.

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Rise Dispensary Robberies

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Donald Raymond Tilghman Arrested in Connection with Rise Dispensary Robberies

**Joppa, MD** – On Wednesday, Donald Raymond Tilghman, 38, was taken into custody for his participation in two robberies at the Rise Dispensary in Joppa. Tilghman, who hails from District Heights, MD, has been charged for his role in these criminal acts.

The incidents at the Rise Dispensary occurred on March 16, 2021, and November 13, 2023. Detectives have long pursued justice in this case to ensure those responsible are identified and prosecuted.

Currently, Tilghman is held without bail at the Harford County Detention Center. He was arrested in Washington DC on Wednesday and has since been transferred to the Harford County facility. The investigation continues as detectives work to identify all parties involved.

Officials urge anyone with information related to these cases to contact Detective K. Gividen at 410-638-4007. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, with potential rewards for information leading to an arrest or indictment.

Police Solve Two Robberies in Anne Arundel County

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Police Solve Two Robberies in Anne Arundel County

**Anne Arundel County, MD** – Investigations by Anne Arundel County Police have led to charges against suspects in two separate commercial robberies in the county.

On November 17, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to a robbery at Royal Farms on Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. A man requested cigarettes from a clerk, implied possession of a weapon, took the cigarettes, and fled. Despite a search, the suspect was not found.

On Tuesday, police identified and charged Joshua Lazenby, 37, of Pasadena, for the Royal Farms robbery. This development followed a detailed investigation by the Robbery Unit.

In a separate incident on November 2, at 12:15 a.m., an armed robbery occurred at an Exxon Station on Annapolis Road in Odenton. The suspect threatened an employee with a knife, stole merchandise, and escaped. Police confirmed no injuries from this incident.

The authorities have charged a 16-year-old male from Odenton for the Exxon Station robbery. These charges were made following the investigative work completed by the Robbery Unit detectives.

Queens Man Receives Seven-Year Sentence for Brooklyn Robberies

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Queens Man Receives Seven-Year Sentence for Brooklyn Robberies

**Brooklyn, NY** – A Queens man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for committing three violent robberies in Brooklyn. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that the defendant, Dupreme Williams, aged 43 from Far Rockaway, pleaded guilty to robbery last month.

Williams was handed the seven-year prison sentence by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Jane Tully, along with five years of post-release supervision. The plea followed his admission to second-degree robbery charges on October 29.

The incidents, as detailed in the investigation, commenced on February 13, 2014. At approximately 8:15 a.m., Williams attacked a 50-year-old woman at Flatbush Avenue Extension and Fleet Street, taking her AirPods after assaulting her. Subsequently, at around 9:45 a.m., he assaulted a 73-year-old man on a southbound F train at the York Street subway, taking the victim’s cell phone.

On March 8, at approximately 1:55 p.m., Williams further assaulted a man outside 2135 Pitkin Avenue. His arrest followed on March 28, with prosecution led by Senior Assistant District Attorney Natalie Riether

Arrest Made in Connection with Series of Robberies in Paterson

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**Arrest Made in Connection with Series of Robberies in Paterson**

**Paterson, NJ -** The Paterson Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect linked to six robberies occurring in one day. Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi coordinated the operation, involving the Major Crimes Unit and Patrol Division.

On October 6, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., six robberies took place on Summer Street, 22nd Avenue, Main Street, Paterson Avenue, and McBride Avenue. The suspect reportedly wielded a semi-automatic handgun, demanding cash and sneakers from the victims.

Around 1:48 p.m., Totowa Police Department informed Paterson officers about a vehicle matching the suspect’s description. The suspect, identified as Justin Rodriguez, 25, was apprehended after attempting to flee and assaulting an officer. A search revealed a semi-automatic handgun and a 50-round drum magazine.

Rodriguez faces multiple charges, including six counts of robbery, weapon possession offenses, and assault on a law enforcement officer. He awaits prosecution by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, with charges presuming innocence until proven guilty.