COLUMBIA, S.C. (CSU) — According to Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell, three teenagers have been arrested following a crime spree that began on Sunday.
“For some reason, these subjects believed there would be no consequences no matter what they did,” the sheriff continued. “They’re going to make a discovery.”
According to Sheriff Ravenell, a 17-year-old has been charged with armed robbery and attempted carjacking in two separate incidents that occurred on Sunday. Authorities have accused a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old with armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
The three suspects are suspected of preying on motorists while driving a stolen vehicle, according to investigators. According to investigators, a woman was carjacked at a Springfield gas station on Sunday before being approached by another woman, who locked her doors and yelled her horn. The gunman then managed to flee, according to authorities.
Authorities said the 17-year-old was charged with robbery, criminal conspiracy, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in a separate incident on Monday. The juvenile is accused of stealing another car with a gun during the altercation.
According to officials, the 17-year-case old’s was deferred to a circuit court judge, while the other juveniles will have a Family Court hearing as soon as next week.
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