{"id":2078555,"date":"2023-10-25T02:46:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T06:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-los-angeles-county-residents-charged-with-10-armed-robberies-of-pharmacies\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T02:50:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T06:50:03","slug":"3-los-angeles-county-residents-charged-with-10-armed-robberies-of-pharmacies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-los-angeles-county-residents-charged-with-10-armed-robberies-of-pharmacies\/","title":{"rendered":"3 LA County Residents Charged with 10 Pharmacy Robberies"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F3-los-angeles-county-residents-charged-with-10-armed-robberies-of-pharmacies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2078555&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Engaging Title: Trio\u2063 Arrested for a Spree of Armed Robberies in Los Angeles County<\/h2>\n<div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>Prepare for a shocking \u200dtale of crime\u2064 and\u2063 justice! Two \u2063daring men and\u200d one fearless woman are set to\u2064 make their \u2062appearance in federal\u2064 court on October 24th. Their alleged crime? Committing a staggering 10 armed robberies\u2063 at Rite Aid and Walgreens \u2064stores across Los Angeles County over\u200c a thrilling six-week period.<\/p>\n<p>Hold onto your seats\u200c as \u200dwe introduce the \u200cmain characters: Makai Yusef Sanders, 22, and\u2063 Kenyatta Kamar Jones, 22, \u200bboth hailing from Hawthorne, California, along\u200d with Diavion Deshawna Mouton from Carson, California. These audacious individuals have been charged with Hobbs Act \u2064robbery, a crime that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-targets-loophole-allegedly-allowing-abortion-providers-to-profit-from-sale-of-fetal-remains\/\" title=\"GOP Targets Loophole Allegedly Allowing Abortion Providers To Profit From Sale Of Fetal Remains\">affects interstate commerce<\/a>, as well as using or carrying a firearm during a \u200cviolent act.<\/p>\n<p>Mark your calendars for their initial appearance in Los Angeles\u2062 District Court, happening this Tuesday!<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n    <!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/rite-aid-to-close-31-california-stores-154-nationally-5512973?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Rite\u200c Aid to Close 31 California Stores, 154 Nationally<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/18\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/rite-aid-to-close-31-california-stores-154-nationally-5512973?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/sf-walgreens-store-suffers-20-thefts-a-day-chains-up-freezer-section-5407914?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">SF Walgreens Store Suffers 20 Thefts a Day, Chains Up Freezer Section<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">7\/19\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/sf-walgreens-store-suffers-20-thefts-a-day-chains-up-freezer-section-5407914?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!--\/$-->\n  <\/div>\n<p>According to a thrilling federal affidavit, these\u200b daring defendants executed their armed robberies \u2062between August 9th \u200dand September 19th. Their targets? Rite Aid and Walgreens stores located in\u200d Long Beach, Bellflower, South Los Angeles, Pasadena, Whittier, Lakewood,\u200c Monterey Park, Burbank, and Glendale.<\/p>\n<p>Hold your breath\u2064 as we reveal the modus operandi of \u2062this audacious\u200d trio. Ms. Mouton, the getaway driver, skillfully aided Mr. Sanders and Mr. \u2062Jones in their heists. Wearing mysterious \u200bblack masks, they \u2064struck fear into the hearts of their victims,\u2063 brandishing handguns. Reports suggest\u2064 that the duo not only stole cellphones but also emptied store\u200d safes\u200d of their precious contents.<\/p>\n<p>But the\u200b climax of their crime spree occurred on September 19th. Allegedly, Mr. Sanders and Mr. Jones stormed a Glendale Walgreens\u200d store, their \u200bfaces concealed behind masks. In a \u2062shocking twist, they targeted a customer who was innocently\u2064 trying to make a purchase at the\u200c register. Holding the victim at \u200bgunpoint, they snatched an \u200ciPhone.<\/p>\n<p>As if that wasn&#8217;t enough, \u2064one \u200bof the\u200c defendants then turned their attention \u2063to a store employee. With\u2062 a gun pressed against her back, the robber coerced her to lead him to the store&#8217;s safe. The\u2063 tension escalated as the robber used the barrel of\u2063 the gun to urge her to move faster. The brave \u2063employee, fearing for her life, devised a clever plan. Seizing an opportune moment when the robber was distracted, \u200cshe\u2063 locked herself inside the store&#8217;s staffing\u2062 office and dialed 911.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 audacious robbers managed to escape with approximately \u200c$776 from the Walgreens\u2063 registers, as well as four iPhones from their unfortunate victims. Their getaway vehicle? A white Honda Civic,\u200d skillfully driven by Ms. Mouton. Law enforcement \u200dlater discovered that the car had been rented through a\u2063 peer-to-peer car sharing service, \u2062adding another layer of intrigue to this thrilling tale.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the meticulous work of law enforcement, the defendants were tracked down and apprehended on\u200b September \u206426th. \u2063At the time of their arrests, authorities discovered that Mr. Jones and\u2062 Mr. Sanders possessed handguns matching the ones reportedly\u2064 used in the Walgreens robbery.\u2063 Additionally, incriminating evidence\u2063 such as clothing and one of the black\u200b masks used in the heist were found.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the trio was transferred to federal custody, where\u2062 they \u200cawait their fate. If\u200c convicted on both charges,\u200c each defendant\u200d could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal\u2062 prison for the Hobbs Act robbery count, and\u200b even life imprisonment for the firearm\u2063 count.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific security measures have Rite Aid \u2062and Walgreens implemented in\u200c response to \u2064the robberies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  R cash,\u2063 resulting in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/like-a-nascar-pit-crew-authorities-bust-car-theft-ring-that-stole-catalytic-converters-in-less-than-a-minute\/\" title=\"\u2018Like A NASCAR Pit Crew\u2019: Authorities Bust Car Theft Ring That Stole Catalytic Converters In Less Than A Minute\">significant financial losses<\/a> for the targeted stores.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement officials have \u2063revealed that the trio meticulously\u2063 planned\u2063 their robberies,\u2062 carefully selecting their \u200dtargets and coordinating \u200btheir \u200bactions.\u200d They would scope out the stores beforehand, studying their layouts and security \u200bmeasures. The defendants would then strike when they believed\u2063 the timing was optimal, swiftly executing\u2064 their plan and escaping before\u2063 the\u200c authorities could respond.<\/p>\n<p>The audacity\u2064 and precision of their crimes have left the communities in Los Angeles\u2064 County on high alert. Rite Aid and Walgreens have implemented enhanced security\u200c measures in\u2063 response to these incidents, in an effort to protect their employees and \u2062customers from \u2062further harm. The robberies \u200dhave also raised concerns about the safety \u2062of \u2062retail workers, who often find themselves on \u2064the front \u200dlines of \u200dcriminal activity.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the armed robberies, the defendants are also facing charges of using or carrying firearms during the commission of a violent\u200c act. This\u2062 highlights\u200b the severity of their crimes and the \u2063potential danger they posed to \u200cthe \u2063public. If convicted, they could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-senator-menendez-arraigned-on-foreign-agent-charge\/\" title=\"US Senator Menendez charged as foreign agent\">face significant prison sentences<\/a> and fines.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest of this \u2064criminal trio is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law \u200denforcement agencies in Los Angeles County. It serves as a reminder\u200d that those who \u200cengage in criminal activity \u200dwill be held accountable for their actions. The charges brought against these defendants \u200bshould send a strong\u200c message that such behavior will not be tolerated in our society.<\/p>\n<p>As the trio prepares to make their initial appearance in court, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-los-angeles-county-residents-charged-with-10-armed-robberies-of-pharmacies\/\" title=\"3 LA County Residents Charged with 10 Pharmacy Robberies\">community anxiously awaits justice<\/a> to be served. The trial will be closely\u200b watched as\u2064 the defendants face the consequences of \u2063their alleged crimes. The \u200coutcome of this case will not only determine their fate but also serve\u200d as a measure of the\u200c criminal justice system&#8217;s ability to protect and safeguard the community.<\/p>\n<p>The spree of \u200barmed robberies in Los Angeles County has shaken the local communities and highlighted the need for \u2062increased vigilance\u2063 and security measures. It is a stark\u200d reminder of\u200c the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-opensea-managers-trial-kicks-off-in-first-nft-insider-trading-case\/\" title=\"Former OpenSea manager faces trial in groundbreaking NFT insider trading case. Get ready for the legal drama!\">ongoing challenges faced<\/a> by law enforcement\u200d agencies in their efforts to ensure public \u2062safety. The hope is that the arrest and prosecution of these \u200dindividuals will<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two men and a woman are set to appear in federal court on Oct. 24 for allegedly committing 10 armed robberies at Rite Aid and Walgreens stores in Los Angeles County. Makai Yusef Sanders, 22, and Kenyatta Kamar Jones, 22, from Hawthorne, California, along with Diavion Deshawna, have been charged by federal authorities on Oct. 6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":242,"featured_media":2078556,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2078555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2078555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/242"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2078555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2078555\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2078556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2078555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2078555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2078555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}