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Ricardo Rodriguez, Brandon Mojica Charged in $295,000 Armed Bank Robbery
In a brazen heist, two men were arrested and charged with committing an armed bank robbery in Lake Mary, Florida, netting a whopping $295,000.
According to the complaint, on November 8, 2016, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. (24) and Brandon Mojica (23), both of Deltona, held up a bank in Lake Mary, Florida, displaying a firearm and forcing two bank employees to provide access to the safe. Rodriguez took the cash and physically restrained both employees before fleeing the bank.
Responding officers from the Lake Mary Police Department quickly located, pursued, and apprehended Rodriguez, recovering the stolen cash and the firearm used in the robbery. Further investigation revealed that Mojica had assisted Rodriguez in planning the robbery by providing information about the bank and its employees.
Rodriguez and Mojica made their initial appearances in federal court yesterday. Following a detention hearing, Rodriguez was ordered detained pending further proceedings. Mojica was ordered temporarily detained until his formal detention hearing, scheduled for November 17, 2016.
A criminal complaint is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
This case was investigated by the Lake Mary Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Emily C.L. Chang will be prosecuting the case.
In this high-stakes crime, the defendants face severe penalties. If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in federal prison.
The $295,000 stolen in the robbery is a staggering amount, making this a significant crime that has shaken the community.
Rodriguez and Mojica’s actions will be scrutinized in court as they face the charges brought against them.
Defendant Information: Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. (24) and Brandon Mojica (23), both of Deltona, Florida.
Criminal Charges: Armed Bank Robbery.
City and State: Orlando, Florida.
Date: November 8, 2016.
Sentence or Outcome: If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in federal prison.
Dollar Amount: $295,000.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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