Federal Grand Charges “Scarecrow Bandits” in 43-Count Superseding Indictment
Defendants Charged With Nine Armed Bank Robberies or Attempted Armed Bank Robberies in the Dallas Area During First Six Months of 2008

DALLAS—A federal grand jury in Dallas has superseded the original indictment that charged seven individuals who were arrested in June 2008 after a foiled bank robbery in Garland, Texas, to add an additional 41counts charging them with their involvement in nine armed bank robberies, or attempted bank robberies, in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, area, announced U.S. Attorney Richard B. Roper of the Northern District of Texas.  This group of individuals was dubbed the “Scarecrow Bandits” by the FBI because they wore loose shirts and floppy hats during the first robberies they are believed to have committed.  During later robberies, however, their outfits changed to mostly black gear.

The superseding indictment charges each of the following defendants with multiple counts of conspiracy to commit bank robbery; bank robbery; attempted bank robbery; and using, carrying a firearm and in relation to, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.  All but three defendants are charged with at least one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.  One defendant is charged with kidnapping.  The indictment includes a forfeiture allegation that would require the defendants to forfeit all of the firearms and ammunition seized.

Corey Deyon Duffey, a.k.a. “Keyno,” a.k.a.“Calvin Brown,” 27

Tony R. Hewitt, a.k.a. “PricelessT,” 42

Jarvis Dupree Ross, a.k.a. “Dookie,” a.k.a.“Dapree Dollars,” 29

Darobie Kentay Stenline, a.k.a. “Fish,” a.k.a.“Dude White,” 30

Charles Runnels, a.k.a. “Junior,” 42

Antonyo Reece, a.k.a. “Seven,” 31

Yolanda McDow, a.k.a. “Yo,” 41

The superseding indictment alleges that these defendants conspired together to commit, committed, or attempted to commit, several armed bank robberies, as listed below:

• June 2, 2008
  Regions Bank 2245 West Campbell Road, Garland, Texas
• May 2008
  Bank of America 1431 Spring Valley Road, Richardson, Texas
• May 2008
  Bank of America 534 Centennial Road, Richardson, Texas
• May 16, 2008
  Bank of America 4751 South Hulen Road, Fort Worth, Texas
• April 24, 2008
  Bank of America 7300 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Texas
• March 28, 2008
  State Bank of Texas 517 West Interstate 30, Garland, Texas
• March 28, 2008
  Century Bank 3015 Frankford Road, Dallas, Texas
• February 1, 2008
  Comerica Bank 1483 North Hampton Road, Desoto, Texas
• January 28, 2008
  Citibank 2720 Beltline Road, Garland, Texas

An indictment is an accusation by a grand jury and a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven otherwise.  The defendants face the possibility of life imprisonment if convicted. 

While stating that the investigation is still ongoing, U.S. Attorney Roper praised the excellent investigative efforts of the Dallas, Richardson, Garland and Plano Police Departments and the FBI.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Gary Tromblay.

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