Two suspects are facing federal charges for an armed robbery spree that spanned four counties along Interstate 75 in September, according to federal prosecutors.
Taleah Williams, 21, of North Fort Myers, and Javion Ward, 21, of Fort Myers, are charged with Hobbs Act robbery. If convicted, each faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
According to the Department of Justice, Williams and Ward conspired to commit numerous armed robberies the week of Sept. 15 in Hillsborough, Sumter, Manatee and Sarasota counties, all in close proximity to I-75. For each robbery, Williams or Ward entered the stores armed with a firearm and demanded money from the clerk…