FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Local police say that they have arrested three people believed to be involved in a string of recent armed robberies of local businesses.
The FWPD says around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, the suspects were wearing masks when they robbed the Circle K gas station at 3730 Engle Road.
Police say that a vehicle associated with other recent armed robberies was found at the Winchester Woods Apartments with the three men inside.
Police identified them as 20-year-old Cadell D. Thornton, 19-year-old Jamele Jarie Webb, and 23-year-old Dimauria Bijond Webb. They are now facing robbery charges. Thornton had an additional charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Dimauria Webb was also charged with possession of marijuana.
Police say the investigation is ongoing as of the time of this report.
FWPD officials released the following:
On 2/8/2022 Fort Wayne Police Officers arrested 3 male subjects for armed Robbery, Weapons Offenses, and Drug Possession. 3 masked individuals entered The Circle K Gas Station at 3730 Engle Rd, on Tuesday February 8th, at approximately 0207 hours. One of the subjects was armed with a hand gun and the 3 subjects proceed to Rob the business. A vehicle associated with other Armed Robberies of local Convenience Stores and Businesses from the previous weekend was located in the Winchester Woods Apartments and was occupied by 3 subjects. The Subjects were identified and arrested for the Robbery of the Circle K Gas Station. This is an ongoing investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department.
Subjects Arrested:
Cadell D. Thornton, 20 years of age, from Decatur, Indiana
Preliminary Charges: Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (Felony) & Robbery (Felony)
Jamele Jarie Webb, 19 years of age, from Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Preliminary Charges: Robbery (Felony)
Dimauria Bijond Webb, 23 years of age, from Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Preliminary Charges: Possession of Marijuana (MIsd.) & Robbery (Felony)
