Armed Robbery Rocks Massachusetts: Three Men Indicted for Cash Courier Heist
In a brazen daylight robbery, three men have been indicted for the February 2024 armed robbery of a cash courier in Swansea, Massachusetts. The defendants allegedly robbed the courier at gunpoint, zip-tied and pepper sprayed the victim, and then burned the stolen getaway vehicle.
The defendants, Steven Madison, 38, of Bridgewater; Christopher White, 37, of Raynham; and Quentin McDonald, 25, of Brockton, were each indicted on one count of robbery interfering with interstate commerce, commonly referred to as Hobbs Act robbery; one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery; one count of arson of property used in or affecting interstate commerce; and one count of conspiracy.
Madison and White were also indicted for brandishing a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence; one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm; and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The defendants were arrested and charged by criminal complaint in May 2024.
According to the charging documents, in the early morning hours of February 19, 2024, two men were seen on video stealing a rental van from a U-Haul Moving & Storage location in Abington, Massachusetts. Later in the day, an armed courier who worked for a company that provides secure cash transportation services for licensed cannabis companies arrived at a bank in Swansea, Massachusetts, carrying approximately $436,200 in cash for deposit.
It is alleged that the U-Haul van pulled up alongside the courier and a masked man wearing a camouflaged vest exited the van and pointed a firearm at the courier before zip-tying the courier’s hands behind his back. It is further alleged that a second masked man exited the U-Haul van and quickly loaded the cash into the vehicle.
After trying to disarm the courier, the two men allegedly forced the courier into the back seat of his own car, pepper sprayed him, and closed the door. Surveillance footage showed that the courier managed to remove one hand from the zip-tie restraints while inside his vehicle, draw his firearm, and fire four rounds in the direction of the U-Haul van as it fled the scene before calling 911.
A subsequent investigation allegedly identified Madison, White, and McDonald as the individuals involved in both the robbery and arson. It is alleged that during a search of Madison’s residence in Bridgewater, an estimated $5,000 or more in cash was located in various amounts throughout the house, as well as a Rolex watch appraised at $47,000, a sweatshirt similar to that worn by one of the robbers, a firearm, ammunition, and cocaine.
Following a search of White’s residence in Raynham, zip-ties, a black mask similar to that worn by one of the robbers, a firearm, ammunition, and cocaine were recovered. According to the charging documents, both Madison and McDonald have prior state convictions for masked armed robbery, assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, and unlawfully possessing a firearm. White has prior state convictions for larceny and receiving stolen property.
The charge of Hobbs Act robbery provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge of arson of property used in or affecting interstate commerce provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
The charge of conspiracy provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. The charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm provides for a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. The charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.
The defendants are currently awaiting trial and face serious prison time if convicted. The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of armed robbery and the importance of vigilant law enforcement in keeping our communities safe.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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