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Two South Gate Men Indicted for Armed Robberies Targeting Casino Winners

Federal charges allege Gonzalez and Lopez orchestrated a series of highway ambushes in Los Angeles County, stealing over $274,000 in cash and chips.

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Overview

  • Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, 22, and Dereck Nathan Lopez, 21, face a 10-count federal indictment for armed robberies under the Hobbs Act and firearms charges.
  • The men allegedly scouted victims inside casinos using false identities, targeting winners before ambushing them on highways between May and December 2023.
  • Prosecutors claim the duo and their co-conspirators carried out at least 15 robberies, stealing over $274,600, including $130,000 in a single incident.
  • Lopez faces additional charges for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition discovered at his home in December 2023 due to his prior felony conviction.
  • If convicted on all charges, Gonzalez and Lopez could face up to life in federal prison, with Gonzalez having appeared in court and Lopez awaiting transfer from state custody.