The Brief
- A Florida couple is accused of robbing several stores along I-75 in the past week, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.
- Taleah Williams of North Fort Myers and Javion Ward of Fort Myers conspired to commit five armed robberies in Hillsborough, Sumter, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
- They face up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.
TAMPA – A pair of Florida 21-year-olds have been arrested after a string of armed robberies along I-75, according to United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.
Investigators say that Taleah Williams of North Fort Myers and Javion Ward of Fort Myers conspired to commit several robberies in Hillsborough, Sumter, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
During each of the robberies, detectives say that Williams or Ward went in with a firearm and demanded money from the clerk.
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