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Gunpoint Robbery and Kidnapping in Bronx Home Invasion
A shocking crime has shaken the community in the Bronx, New York. Jordany Frias-Rosario, 24, of the Bronx, and his accomplice, Pedro Castillo, 56, of the Bronx, have been charged with robbery, kidnapping, and using a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.
According to the Complaint, on March 30, 2017, the duo committed a home invasion robbery in the Bronx, brandishing a firearm and forcefully tying up two victims, including a 7-year-old boy with autism.
Victim-1, a 66-year-old man, was pistol whipped, leaving a deep gash over his left ear. Victim-2, a 7-year-old boy with autism, was also tied up during the course of the Robbery.
Jordany Frias-Rosario was arrested this morning in Utica, New York, and will be presented this afternoon before the Honorable Thérèse Wiley Dancks. Pedro Castillo, however, remains at large, and the general public is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (800-577-8477) with any information on Castillo’s whereabouts.
The maximum potential sentence in this case is life in prison, as prescribed by Congress.
The charges against Jordany Frias-Rosario and Pedro Castillo are merely accusations, and they are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Jacob Warren and Michael Longyear are in charge of the prosecution.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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