Federal prosecutors announce charges against three Los Angeles County residents for a series of armed robberies, including a couple who temporarily paused their crime spree to marry in Las Vegas. Antonio Bland and Ronnie Tucker, along with getaway driver Abigail Luckey, allegedly robbed nine convenience stores and a smoke shop between late January and mid-February 2024 before returning to Southern California just two days after their wedding to commit another robbery.
The suspects face multiple felony counts under the Hobbs Act for their actions, including an incident where they reportedly brandished firearms. The alleged crime wave ended after a doughnut shop employee in Downey fired at the duo on Valentine’s Day, raising concerns about community safety and the increase in violent conduct associated with such crimes, according to the Department of Justice.
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