Emergency Lights (Source: File Photo)

Group Charged In New Jersey Armed Robbery Of Residence, Holding Victims At Gunpoint

Emergency Lights (Source: File Photo)
Emergency Lights (Source: File Photo)

Five New Jersey residents were charged with the armed robbery of a residence in Saddle Brook, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Friday.

Jamere Dixon, aka “Rebels,” 23; Jahad Foxworth, aka “Hadie,” 25; Tyra Jones, 24; Jancarlos Rodriguez, aka “M’s,” 23; and Lanasia Smith, aka “Lay,” 24, all of Paterson, New Jersey, are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and one count of conspiracy to use and carry a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. 

The defendants appeared on Feb. 28, 2024, before U.S. Magistrate Judge André M. Espinosa in Newark federal court. Dixon, Foxworth, and Rodriguez were detained.

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Jones and Smith were each released on $100,000 unsecured bond.

According to court documents, in the early morning hours of June 28, 2022, Foxworth, Rodriguez, and Dixon entered a residence in Saddle Brook and held two victims at gunpoint.

The three defendants stole money, credit cards, and suspected controlled substances, among other items.

Prior to the robbery, Smith was a guest at the residence and provided Foxworth, Rodriguez, and Dixon with access to the home by leaving the front door unlocked.

The investigation revealed that hours before the robbery Smith sent to Rodriguez a picture of a safe located in the residence.

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After the robbery, the suspects fled in a vehicle driven by Jones. Rodriguez, Jones, and Smith were later seen on surveillance footage attempting to use the stolen credit cards at gas stations and a convenience store in Paterson.

The conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and conspiracy to use and carry a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence counts each carry a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or twice the gain or loss from the offense, whichever is greatest.

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