This post is from eyeonannapolis.com Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced the indictment of seven individuals, all in their late teens to mid-20s, in connection with a series of violent robberies known as “bank juggings” that targeted victims across five counties in Maryland.

The suspects, ranging in age from 19 to 25 and from communities including Upper Marlboro, White Plains, Capitol Heights, and Washington, D.C., face multiple felony charges. These include armed robbery, attempted murder, assault, carjacking, gang participation, and firearms offenses.

According to the Attorney General’s Office, the crimes took place between August 2023 and July 2024, with incidents reported in Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, Howard, Charles, and Montgomery counties. Investigators say the suspects are tied to two separate but similarly organized criminal groups responsible for robbing at least 34 victims and stealing more than $155,000.

The scheme involved following victims as they left banks—often Navy Federal Credit Union, Bank of America, Capital One, or Wells Fargo—and robbing them at gunpoint either in the parking lot or at later stops such as homes or businesses. In several cases, the robbers used vehicles to intentionally cause crashes, forcing victims to stop before confronting them with weapons. Some incidents involved discharging firearms or using violence such as physical assaults and chokeholds to intimidate and subdue victims.

Authorities say members of the groups used handguns modified with high-capacity magazines and illegal machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as “Glock switches,” to increase the lethality of their attacks. Two victims were allegedly shot at while trying to flee during attempted robberies.

The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in partnership with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit. The operation involved support from numerous local and federal law enforcement agencies across Maryland and Virginia including Anne Arundel County where many of these incidents occurred. “The men and women of the <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/aacopd” target=”_blank” >Anne Arundel County Police</a> Department remain committed to collaborating with our law enforcement partners to identify, locate, and apprehend these armed, violent criminals,” said Anne Arundel County Chief of Police Amal E. Awad. “Victimizing and traumatizing our innocent community members for profit will never be acceptable in any neighborhood within our county. We will catch you, and you will be held accountable for your criminal and violent decisions and actions.” .

It remains to be seen how these arrests and ongoing legal proceedings will impact efforts to curb similar violent crimes statewide. Authorities have not released additional details on potential future arrests or whether other individuals remain under investigation.