Four individuals have been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion robbery in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania. The suspects, who were taken into custody without incident, are facing severe charges related to the crime.
According to a federal indictment, the defendants, including Buu Huu Truong, aka ‘Thanh,’ 35, of Upper Darby, Penn.; Den Van Nguyen, aka ‘Son,’ 40, of Philadelphia; Tahn Le, 43, of Philadelphia; and Thach Van Truong aka ‘Michael,’ 33, of Wall Township, N.J., conspired to commit robbery that interferes with interstate commerce, robbery that interferes with interstate commerce, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The indictment also alleges that the defendants stole or attempted to steal cash, jewelry, and other valuables from the victim’s home.
The incident occurred on January 26, 2010, when the defendants entered the victim’s residence after he and his family arrived home. The suspects allegedly brandished weapons, threatened the victims, and tied the nail salon owner up with duct tape. The indictment details the severity of the crime and the charges that the defendants are now facing.
The defendants will make initial appearances in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia today. An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The case was investigated by the FBI, the Pocono, Penn., Township Police, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police. The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorney Robert J. Livermore of the Criminal Division’s Organized Crime and Racketeering Section.
If convicted, the defendants face serious penalties. The conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery charges each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The firearms charges each carry a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Defendant: Buu Huu Truong, aka ‘Thanh,’ 35, of Upper Darby, Penn.
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to commit robbery that interferes with interstate commerce, robbery that interferes with interstate commerce, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
City and State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Exact Date: January 26, 2010
Sentence or Outcome: Will make initial appearances in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia today.
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine (conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery charges) and $250,000 fine (firearms charges)
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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