The Fullerton Police successfully apprehended a group of armed robbers from Los Angeles County after months of investigation, arresting them on September 10, 2025.
On May 10, 2025, officers responded to the 2700 block of W. Orangethorpe Avenue following reports of an armed robbery. The victims were approached at gunpoint while walking to their vehicle, and multiple high-end pieces of jewelry were stolen.
Although officers quickly arrived on the scene, the suspects had already fled at a high rate of speed. Detectives later determined the robbery was targeted, as the suspects had followed the victims through several cities before the attack.
On September 10, 2025, the ATF Orange County Violent Crimes Task Force, in cooperation with Fullerton Police Detectives, executed several search warrants resulting in the arrest of Donald Jones, 21, of Los Angeles; George Barragan, 20, of Whittier; and Gavin Stafford, 19, of Compton.
Evidence linked to the robbery, including stolen items, was recovered during the searches. The three suspects were booked at Fullerton City Jail, and the case has been forwarded to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
