A string of armed robberies that took place scattered across Dallas in August has come to a close, after multiple arrests by the Dallas Police Department, and a hefty seizure of guns.
Nineteen-year-old Jontae Anderson was taken into custody on September 1 after a lengthy investigation by the Dallas Police Robbery Unit. Detectives in Dallas eventually connected multiple robberies to the man. They used surveillance footage from the crime scenes to identify Anderson, leading to warrants for his arrest and a quick search of his home, according to a social media post from the DPD.
A follow-up investigation and arrest operation involving Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) detectives and Dallas’ SWAT officers resulted in the arrest of Anderson and his 21-year-old crime compadre, Curtis Carter.
In connection with the arrests, police officers have seized an AR-15 rifle with a 60-round magazine from the robber’s home, a Glock pistol, two Taurus pistols with multiple magazines, and a total of 218 rounds of ammunition. Authorities also recovered a stolen purse linked to one of the robberies that is actively under investigation, according to police reports.
Deputy Chief William Griffith recently celebrated the crime crackdown, saying, “Our detectives and officers are relentless in their goal to keep Dallas safe. Criminals may think they are getting away with crimes and are avoiding being arrested, but that isn’t true. Our message to them is simple: We will find you, and we will arrest you!”
Anderson now awaits trial facing a slew of charges including: aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony – with additional felonies pending. He is being held on a $150,000 bond.
Carter was arrested on several different outstanding warrants, including indecent exposure, evading arrest, and two counts of probation violation related to engaging in organized criminal activity. He is being held on a $1,000 bond.
Crime around Dallas seems to be a growing concern, specifically in connection with robberies and break-ins.
As previously reported by DX, Dallas residents are already voicing frustration over a surge in vehicle break-ins across neighborhoods, saying police have done little to address the problem. Despite the voter-approved mandate, Dallas’ latest budget still falls short of the Hero Amendment’s requirements for police staffing and pay, which aim to address such problems.