Hyattsville Division I detectives identified and arrested a man in connection with a string of recent armed robberies targeting independent taxi service drivers. The suspect is 24-year-old Francisco Chevez-Ramirez of Hyattsville. He is charged with six cases that occurred between January 4, 2024, and January 10, 2024, in the Edmonston area and areas in unincorporated Hyattsville. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect called each of the victims and posed as a customer requesting a ride. Once inside of their vehicle, he displayed a weapon and demanded money and property. In one case, the suspect struck the victim and forced them to drive to an ATM to take out additional money. Through various investigative techniques, Chevez-Ramirez was identified as the suspect. Investigators obtained an arrest warrant and a residential search warrant. A search of his home was conducted on January 10, 2024, during which he was taken into custody. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was in possession of a replica firearm which is identical to the weapon described in the armed robberies. Additional evidence linked to the crimes was also recovered. The suspect has admitted his involvement in all of the armed robberies. Chevez-Rmirez is charged with multiple […]
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