Authorities in Philadelphia have made multiple arrests following an armed robbery at an apartment complex and a separate stolen vehicle investigation. Some of the teens arrested are suspects in both cases.
According to PPD Chief Eric Lyons, officers responded to Reunion Court Apartments on May 1 for an armed robbery. At approximately 8 p.m., several masked males who were reportedly armed with guns forced their way inside an apartment after beating and banging on the door.
Authorities said two males inside the apartment retreated to a back bedroom as the suspects entered. The armed individuals left shortly afterward, and nothing was reported stolen. Investigators later determined the incident was a planned robbery that did not go as planned.
The following individuals were arrested in connection with the armed robbery: Derrick Henley, 18; Telvon Carter, 17; Ry’keem Simmons, 17; Ry’kavius Simmons, 15; Kameron Burnside, 18; Demaris Scott, 18; and Eric Holmes, 18 – all of Philadelphia.
In another incident on May 5, officers were called to Poplar Avenue when a homeowner reported her vehicle was stolen from her driveway. Officers tracked the vehicle and located it about 45 minutes later near a wooded area behind Grace Baptist Church.
Police said surveillance footage helped identify possible suspects and led officers to a residence on Pleasant Valley Drive. Four males were brought to the police department for questioning.
Following the investigation, arrests were made in connection with the stolen vehicle case, including Jordan Burge, 18; Reginald Johnson, 17; Ry’kavius Simmons, 15; and Eric Holmes, 18. Simmons and Holmes were charged in both investigations.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges are expected.
