Four People Charged in Series of Armed Robberies in Gloucester Township

Gloucester Township, NJ -- Four people have been charged in connection with a series of of armed robberies, Gloucester Township Police said on Monday.

Two robberies took place at the 7-11 on Church Street on Dec. 2 and 16, and the other took place near an apartment complex on Nov. 11, when a pizza delivery driver was robbed at knifepoint.

During the investigation, detectives came across information that linked the crimes to similar crimes that took place in Washington Township, prompting a joint investigation by the two police departments.

Police received a tip that led them to identify one of the suspects. From there, they were able to identify the additional suspects in each incident.

Ricky Smith, 18, of Blackwood, was charged with three counts each of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, possession of weapon for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon. He was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility in lieu of posting $750,000 full cash bail.

Tyreek James, 23, of Mount Royal, was charged with two counts each of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, possession of weapon for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon. He was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility in lieu of posting $500,000 full cash bail.

Simieon Alicea, 19, of Paulsboro, was charged with two counts each of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, possession of weapon for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon. He was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility in lieu of posting $500,000 full cash bail.

A 17-year-old boy was remanded to the Camden County Juvenile Detention Center.

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