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FBI Involved in Robbery

Model Robbery

Fitness Model Robbery Suspect

You would think that a model wouldn’t need to commit a crime, especially one that would involve a robbery or risking their career.

Solana Beach fitness model arrested by the FBI in North Park this week was a fugitive in a cross-country crime spree including bank robberies, stolen cars and pursuits in Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and Arizona.

David Emery Byers, 34, known for art nude photos revealing tattoos and chiseled muscles, also faces local charges of grand theft.

FBI agents in tactical gear cornered him in a parking lot at Upas and 30th streets about 9 p.m. Tuesday. They fired a flash-bang round, apparently to distract Byers, as they took him into custody. Byers was evaluated for injuries before being booked into jail on a fugitive warrant from Connecticut.

Allegations that Byers is suspected of robbing gas stations and banks in Connecticut and New York surprised Los Angeles-based fine arts photographer Michael Stokes. In an email, Stokes said Byers was one of his most popular models “because of his bad-boy, handsome looks.”

Model Suspect

Stokes said he and Byers got to be friends in the course of three photo shoots between 2013 and 2015. Byers’ images were used on the covers of four novels and Stokes’ coffee-table book of male nudes, “Exhibition.”

Stokes Statement:

He has always been a hard worker, respectful and kind. He is devoted to his girlfriend and his pet dog,

Byers texted Stokes in the middle of his alleged East Coast robberies last week.

“He did not indicate that anything was wrong, in fact quite the opposite,” Stokes said. “Letting me know he had moved to New York, sent me some photos of his new digs.”

According to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday by Greenwich, Conn. police, Byers stole a black Range Rover in San Diego on March 28. That SUV was used as a getaway car in an April 26 robbery of a Chase bank branch in Greenwich. The complaint says the same robber held up the same branch the day before, and a Greenwich gas station on April 24. The three robberies netted $12,346.

The SUV’s license plate had been stolen in Suffolk County, N.Y. on April 20. Authorities there were investigating a string of gas station and bank robberies similar to the ones in Greenwich.

The complaint alleges Byers eluded Greenwich police in an April 28 pursuit by ditching the SUV and his white pit bull and running away. He is suspected of stealing another Range Rover in Port Chester, N.Y. that night. Detectives “pinged” his cellphone on Sunday, when he was in Gallup, N.M.

FBI Helps Robbery Case

The next morning, an officer with the Arizona Department of Public Safety got into a pursuit with the driver of a stolen black Chevrolet pickup. They headed west on Interstate 8 for about three miles, reaching Yuma, until the driver stopped, got out of the truck and ran into a motel parking lot, DPS Detective Chuck Ordonez said Thursday.

Ordonez said officers, with Yuma police, searched extensively for the driver but didn’t find him. The pickup had been stolen in Pennsylvania on Saturday, its license plate was stolen in Maryland, and another plate in the truck bed was stolen in Indiana.

Fingerprints in the truck revealed Byers had been driving it, Ordonez said.

Byers called a friend to get a ride from Yuma, said Special Agent Davene Butler of the San Diego FBI office. She said Byers then borrowed a car from a friend, and he was in that vehicle when he was arrested.

“He had evaded other law enforcement before. We wanted to get him off the streets,” Butler said.

Phoenix Bank and Loan Fraud Lawyer

Criminal Defense Cases

A simple mistake on a bank loan application or the use of expired checks could suddenly escalate into bank fraud allegations. At the Law Offices of the Phoenix-based Perlman Law Group, we are committed to defending banking professionals who handle substantial amounts of money, along with individuals who manage their own finances. We aggressively represent those accused of financial crimes such as:

 

  • Writing bad checks
  • Embezzlement
  • Loan application fraud
  • Identity theft
  • Credit card fraud

 

Contact an Attorney Right Away if You Have Been Suspected of Fraud

If you are suspected of bank fraud, the criminal defense attorneys at Criminal Defense Lawyers PLLC in Phoenix will act quickly to develop an effective defense strategy, while seeking to mitigate any potential damages. They will investigate the evidence obtained against you to determine if the charges fit the crime you allegedly committed. They are prepared to develop a defense strategy based on a lack of criminal intent. Criminal Defense Lawyers PLLC will use your clean record to help substantiate a claim that you made an innocent mistake with no intent to commit fraud.

 

Types of Loan and Bank Fraud Charges in Phoenix

Our Phoenix federal fraud charge defense lawyers handle a wide range of charges, including:

  • Embezzlement
  • Immigration fraud
  • Bankruptcy fraud
  • Mortgage fraud

 

Early intervention in any criminal case is helpful, but it can play a uniquely significant role in a white-collar case in which creative case management could potentially help a client avoid criminal prosecution or quickly resolve his or her case.

Schedule a Free Consultation – Phoenix Bank and Loan Fraud Lawyer

If you or someone you know has been accused of bank and loan fraud, contact a Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer Today to Schedule a Free Consultation. With a wealth of expertise, a commitment to integrity and a passion for defense, the Attorneys at Criminal Defense Lawyers PLLC – Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyers – are here to support you with your case. We believe every defendant has the right to a solid defense. Call us today for a free initial consultation at 480-351-6445.

 

 

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Phoenix Robbery Gone Awry

Robberies in Phoenix On the Rise

Phoenix Police Searching for Robbery Suspect

Phoenix police say a person fired a shotgun inside a restaurant in north Phoenix during a robbery attempt.

Police received reports from the Chili’s Bar and Grill near Interstate 17 and Carefree Highway around 8 p.m. on Sunday after the suspect entered the eatery and fired at least one gunshot at the ceiling, a Phoenix police spokesperson said.

According to officials, the person was wearing a mask and left the area on an ATV shortly after the incident.

There were nearly 30 customers and up to 15 employees inside the restaurant at the time of the shooting, police said.

It’s unknown if the suspect took anything during the incident but he was taken into custody after being located at a nearby mobile home park, officials said.

People are asked to avoid the area until further notice.

No additional information was released. Police confirmed that no injuries were reported.

Phoenix Robber

Police are looking for a robber, armed with a hatchet and wearing a college sweatshirt, who is at large after demanding money from an Ahwatukee business on Sunday.

The Phoenix Police Department say shortly before 11 a.m. officers were called out to 48th Street and Warner Road after reports of an armed robbery. The investigation seemed to be centered around a Taco Bell restaurant in the area.

They say a man, who was wearing a red sweatshirt with the letters “USC” on them, entered the business and demanded he be given money; he was armed with a hatchet.

Police say he later fled on foot; no one was injured.

He’s described as a Caucasian man between the ages of 20 and 25 who was wearing a dark baseball hat and was also carrying a dark backpack at the time.

Police looked for the man in the nearby area but were unable to locate him.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect is encouraged to contact Phoenix police.

 

Phoenix Bank and Loan Fraud Lawyer

Criminal Defense Cases

A simple mistake on a bank loan application or the use of expired checks could suddenly escalate into bank fraud allegations. At the Law Offices of the Phoenix-based Perlman Law Group, we are committed to defending banking professionals who handle substantial amounts of money, along with individuals who manage their own finances. We aggressively represent those accused of financial crimes such as:

 

  • Writing bad checks
  • Embezzlement
  • Loan application fraud
  • Identity theft
  • Credit card fraud

 

Contact an Attorney Right Away if You Have Been Suspected of Fraud

If you are suspected of bank fraud, the criminal defense attorneys at Criminal Defense Lawyers PLLC in Phoenix will act quickly to develop an effective defense strategy, while seeking to mitigate any potential damages. They will investigate the evidence obtained against you to determine if the charges fit the crime you allegedly committed. They are prepared to develop a defense strategy based on a lack of criminal intent. Criminal Defense Lawyers PLLC will use your clean record to help substantiate a claim that you made an innocent mistake with no intent to commit fraud.

 

Types of Loan and Bank Fraud Charges in Phoenix

Our Phoenix federal fraud charge defense lawyers handle a wide range of charges, including:

  • Embezzlement
  • Immigration fraud
  • Bankruptcy fraud
  • Mortgage fraud

 

Early intervention in any criminal case is helpful, but it can play a uniquely significant role in a white-collar case in which creative case management could potentially help a client avoid criminal prosecution or quickly resolve his or her case.

Schedule a Free Consultation – Phoenix Bank and Loan Fraud Lawyer

If you or someone you know has been accused of bank and loan fraud, contact a Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer Today to Schedule a Free Consultation. With a wealth of expertise, a commitment to integrity and a passion for defense, the Attorneys at Criminal Defense Lawyers PLLC – Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyers – are here to support you with your case. We believe every defendant has the right to a solid defense. Call us today for a free initial consultation at 480-351-6445.

 

Criminal Defense Lawyers PLLC
668 N 44th St. Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 351-6445
https://www.criminaldefenselawyers.me

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Phoenix Police Investigate Multiple Robbery Claims

Robberies in Phoenix On the Rise

Phoenix Police Search for Robbery Suspect

Police have one of the hardest jobs in America. They work countless hours to try to keep us safe, and have one of the lowest pays in the country. They get beaten down by the media but they always stay resiliant.

Police are now looking for a man and woman who the believe are a “persons of interest” in an armed robbery case that happened in downtown Phoenix.

A suspect reportedly robbed two women at gunpoint. The suspect took both of their purses. This happened in the area of Ninth Street and Garfield Street back on May 6th.

According to the reports, the next day the victim’s bank card had been used at several different locations by the two suspects.

Suspects Descriptions

One of the suspects was described as a Hispanic man. The man was 18-22 years old and around 5’6” tall. They say he probably weighed aroudn 190 pounds and has black hair, brown eyes and a mustache.

The woman is described as having long brown hair and is pregnant.

If you have any information about the case, you’re asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

Phoenix Police Need Help with Robbery Suspect

While the police are awsome at doing a lot of things, they still sometimes need a little help. Silent Witness is asking for help in a recent armed robbery case that happened just last month.

According to the reports, a man stole the keys to Fry’s gas station kiosk at gunpoint. The suspect stole cash from the register. The station is located near 51st Avenue and Baseline Road.

The suspect went to talk to an employee just outside of the station. The suspect then demanded the employee’s keys. I’m guessing the male suspect entered the kiosk and demanded money from the reigster, all of this from behind a pointed gun.

Police say that the clerk then put the money into the garbage can and then the suspect left on foot.

Robbery Suspect’s Description

 

The suspect is described as a black man. Police think he is somewhere in his early twenties. Police believe he is around six foot tall and weighs around one-hundred and sixty pounds. They say he has black hair and brown eyes.

Silent Witness is offering up a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest of the suspect.

If you have any information about this robbery, then please contact Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.

 

Bank Robbery

Bank robberies rarely end well, since ya know they don’t have good intentions to begin with. Sometimes people do end up getting killed or sometimes they end with people walking away unscared.

A recent robbery ended with the suspected bank robber dead. This was after a 45 minuted chase. The police was able to end the chase when they pinned his fleeing SUV against a barrier in Tempe, Arizona. They then opened fire on the driver.

The police told NBC News that the driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.

Robbery Chase

The chase started after a bank was robbed in a Phoenix suburb. The suspect shot at the police during the incident. There were two other “people of interest” in the bank robbery and they’re now in custody.

There’s a video that shows footage of the chase. It showed two unmakred vehicles and they forced an SUV to spin to the right as it made a right turn. There’s a third vehicle and then they pinned the SUV against the fence. This is a tactic known as “PIT” aka “Precision Immobilzation Technique”.

One of the officers from the first vehicle came onto the scene and opened fire into the front seat of the SUV as the local television stations were broadcasting the encounter live.

 

Phoenix Police Sgt. Jonathan Howard’s Statement:

We know that he intended to escape at all costs and put anybody in danger. He already shot at police officers. He’s endangered the public for half an hour now as he’s driven throughout the city recklessly. It’s important to stop him before someone else gets hurt.

The Avondale police told the local news that the chase started around 11:49 in the morning. The robbery was at the Credit Union West in the Phoenix suburb of Avondale. The suspects fled in a black SUV and opened fire when the police tried to pull them over. Talk about a scary situation.

Two people were caught, however the third suspect took off on Interstate 10 toward Phoenix.
According to Officer Ray Emmett, luckily no one was injured at the bank scene. The chase continued through Phoenix unitl it sadly had to finally end with a deadly shooting in Tempe.
FBI had to be on the scene of the bank robbery in Avondale.

 

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Phoenix Robberies

Phoenix Struggles With Murders

Overnight Phoenix Robberies

Crime rates are going up and people are being shot over nothing even more. Robberies are a daily occurrence. Police brutality is at an all time high and crime against police officers is always rising. This country is divided and Phoenix seems to never catch a break from the crime.

There were three people shot in two separate armed robberies. The robberies happened withing just moments of each other. This happened overnight in Phoenix. The police are saying that there were at least five other robberies in Phoenix in June. They believe that the same three suspects are behind all of these robberies.

According to the reports , the first robbery happened on a Wednesday and was located near 24th Street and McDowell Road at the 7-Eleven. The first robbery happened just before 1 o’clock in the morning. The Phoenix police officers arrived to the the robbery call and saw that a clerk had been shot in the leg. The Phoenix Police also say that the suspects left the scene in a newer, red, four door sedan vehicle. The car had light colored trim on the edge of the driver’s side.

Robberies Happen in Phoenix

According to the reports, around 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday the officers were called to the Circle K near 23rd Avenue and Thomas Road. The officers have stated that there was an armed man who robbed the Circle K and then shot the clerk and a customer. The customer, reportedly “exchanged gunfire” with the suspect.

The on scene investigators say that the clerk and customer suffered from non-life threatening injuries. According to the responding officers, the suspect jumped into a car that was waiting on him or her and sped away from the scene.

Police say five other robberies are also tied to the same group of men:

  • The first suspect is described as an African American man of an unknown age.

  • The second suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his early 20s who has black hair and was wearing a red bandana over his face.

  • The third suspect is described as a Caucasian or Hispanic man of an unknown age.

Seven robberies are being tied to all three men:

  • June 1, 9:37 p.m.: Subway (32nd Street and Thomas Road) – First suspect was armed with a machete.

  • June 6, 8:16 p.m.: Exxon (32nd Street and Van Buren Street) – Second suspect was armed with a silver handgun and ziptied employees.

  • June 17, 3:05 a.m.: Mobil (Indian School Road and Maryvale Parkway) – A suspect fired shots at the store clerk.

  • June 20, 8:48 p.m.: Panda Express (16th Street and Glendale Avenue) – First suspect fires a shot, points the gun at an employee and then flees in a gray truck.

  • June 20, 9:50 p.m.: 7-Eleven (67th Avenue and Camelback Road) – First suspect shows a weapon and points it at a store clerk.

  • June 22, 12:41 a.m.: 7-Eleven (24th Street and McDowell Road) – Second suspect shoots a store clerk in the leg before fleeing in a red 4-door vehicle.

  • June 22, 1:19 a.m.: Circle K (23rd Avenue and Thomas Road) – Second suspect shoots a store clerk in the arm. An armed customer inside the store shoots back, but was also struck in the leg.

Police are asking that if anyone has any information about the robberies to please call Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS or (480) TESTIGO. There is a reward being offered, $1,000.

Phoenix Police Investigating Robberies

The Phoenix Police are now investigating an armed confrontation at an Ahwatukee grocery store.

Sgt. Jonathan Howard stated that the officers were looking around the neighborhood near Chandler Boulevard and 44th Street for two men. They had threatened a man with a gun after stealing from the store.

Police swarmed the Safeway at 40th Street and Chandler Boulevard. Sgt. Howard said that the investigators were still trying to get detailed descriptions of suspects.

The police decided to close the Chandler Boulevard for the investigation to take place, the road was later re-opened.

The Phoenix police hope to have the surveillance video from the store very soon. Luckily there were no injuries reported and the store is remaining open for business.

 

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