Fred Swan Jr., Armed Robbery, New York 2017

State: New York
Category: Violent Crime
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/rochester-couple-arrested-charged-armed-robbery" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

Rochester Couple Arrested for Armed Robbery

A disturbing string of armed robberies has come to an end in Rochester, New York, after a local couple was arrested and charged with Hobbs Act Robbery, use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.

The suspects, 28-year-old Fred Swan Jr. and 28-year-old Jessica Henton, both of Rochester, were taken into custody after a lengthy investigation by the Rochester Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

According to the complaint, on February 18, 2017, Swan, assisted by Henton, robbed Alice’s Market at 1477 South Avenue in Rochester. The complaint further states that on March 24, 2017, Swan robbed the Valero gas station at 931 South Clinton Avenue in Rochester. On both occasions, Swan was armed with a firearm.

A subsequent search of the defendants’ apartment uncovered a firearm, clothing, and other items all of which matched articles either worn by defendants or taken from the robberies of one or both of the convenience stores.

Swan and Henton made an initial appearance this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan W. Feldman. Henton was released; Swan is being detained.

The complaint is the result of an investigation by the Rochester Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Ciminelli, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Adam S. Cohen.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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