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New Orleans Men Charged with Carjackings, Bank Robberies
Two New Orleans men have been charged with a string of carjackings, bank robberies, and obstruction of justice in a superseding indictment unsealed in federal court. Dwayne Winans Jr., 22, also known as ‘Butter,’ and Bryson Tuesno, 21, both of New Orleans, are accused of committing these crimes in the summer of 2016.
According to the indictment, Winans was previously indicted in 2016 for the August 4, 2016, robbery of a Fidelity Bank located at 5530 Crowder Boulevard in New Orleans. The superseding indictment further charges Winans with two carjackings that occurred on August 12, 2016, where he allegedly took a silver/gray 2012 Toyota Camry and a black 2009 Toyota Corolla from persons known to the grand jury.
Both carjacking counts carry a maximum sentence of 15 years of imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine. Winans and Tuesno are also charged together in connection with two other bank robberies, both of which took place on August 15, 2016. The first robbery occurred at a Regions Bank located at 3836 Elysian Fields Avenue in New Orleans, while the second took place at a Gulf Coast Bank located at 1900 Oak Harbor Boulevard in Slidell.
Each bank robbery count carries a maximum prison term of 20 years and/or a $250,000 fine. Both Winans and Tuesno are also charged with obstruction of justice for destroying the same silver/gray Toyota Camry named in one of the superseding indictment’s carjacking counts. The obstruction charge imposes a 20-year maximum prison term and/or a $250,000 fine.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department for investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Michael E. McMahon is in charge of the prosecution.
The FBI and NOPD worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build a case against Winans and Tuesno. Their efforts have led to a superseding indictment that alleges a wide range of crimes committed by the two New Orleans men.
Winans and Tuesno are expected to appear in federal court soon to face the charges against them. If convicted, they could face significant prison time and fines for their alleged crimes.
The case is a reminder that carjackings and bank robberies are serious crimes that can have devastating consequences for victims. The public should be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime|Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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