The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, in coordination with federal agencies, has made two arrests in connection with a series of armed robberies that have occurred in the county over the past two months. According to the official statement, Andres Correa Jr., 39, and Cassandra Kerr, 46, are now facing federal charges after a series of violent crimes.
During the robberies, Correa Jr. brandished a firearm, using it to intimidate both employees and customers in order to steal undisclosed amounts of money. Kerr's involvement, as outlined by the Sheriff's Office, was as the getaway driver, facilitating the pair’s quick escape from the crime scenes.
On Tuesday, a major development occurred in the case as HCSO and ATF assisted the FBI in executing multiple federal search warrants. The searches proved successful, uncovering a range of evidence connected to the robberies, including the discovery of a firearm.
The criminal justice process is now in motion, with Correa Jr. and Kerr each facing three counts under 18 USC § 1951, also known as the Hobbs Act Robbery. This statute addresses interference with commerce through threats or violence, and the federal charges they face carry significant legal consequences.
The investigation is still ongoing, and the Sheriff's Office has not provided additional details at this time. Anyone with further information or tips regarding the robberies is encouraged to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
