Armed Robbery Crew Arrested After Crime Spree Targeting Southern California Pharmacies

Three of the suspects have lengthy criminal records, federal authorities say.
Armed Robbery Crew Arrested After Crime Spree Targeting Southern California Pharmacies
Weapons seized in federal law enforcement actions are displayed at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives field office in Glendale, Calif., on April 18, 2022. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Four suspects were charged on Oct. 16 in connection with a six-week robbery spree at pharmacies across Southern California, federal authorities announced.

Aaron Carter, 39, of Fontana, Diamond Lucious, 25, of Victorville, Isaac Penaldoza, 35, of San Bernardino, and Kamaria Kendrick, 25, of Menifee, were all charged with attempted interference with commerce by robbery, a federal crime.

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