2 Southern California men stole over $274,000 from victims in casino ambush robberies

Two Southern California men pleaded guilty to stealing more than $274,000 worth of cash and goods by robbing victims who were leaving casinos.

Dereck Nathan Lopez, 22, and Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, 23, have been in custody since May 2025, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The pair admitted to at least 15 robberies and attempted robberies committed in Los Angeles County from May 2023 to December 2023…

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