It’s been more than two months since the three men robbed Bishop Lamor Whitehead and his wife at gunpoint inside their Brooklyn church. Although Whitehead is facing controversies, from being accused of having money stolen from parishioners to suffocating a parishioner in the same church, authorities have made a lot of progress in this regard. solving the robbery.
An unsealed indictment shows authorities have charged two men in connection, but another remains intact. Police arrested Juwan Anderson23 and Say-Quan Pollack, 23, on Wednesday (September 28), according to a statement by the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York. Whitehead reacted to the news, on Instagram and in a statement with New York Daily News.
“I am extremely happy,” said Bishop Whitehead New York Daily News. “My wife cried when she heard the news. We are waiting for the last person to be arrested so that we can move on with our lives.”
Detained men will be sorted on September 28
Both of you will be sorted this afternoon. Prosecutors charged Juwan and Say-Quan with a number of counts related to armed robbery.
“Accordingly, defendants brought guns into a place of worship, stole from two members of the clergy, and terrified the congregation in the process,” DA Breon Peace said. “I commend the Agents and Detectives for their outstanding efforts in identifying the perpetrators of a crime that shakes conscience for its brazenness. This office will always work with our law enforcement partners to protect our houses of worship, prosecute those involved in gun violence, and ensure the safety of all members of our community. “
Bishop Whitehead alleges robber stole over $100k in jewels
On July 24, Bishop Whitehead was in the middle of a homily at the leaders of the International Ministries of Tomorrow in Canarsie. Then, at about 11:14 a.m., three armed men barged in and disrupted service. Bandits are said to have ripped off the jewelry of Bishop Whitehead, his wife Asia K. DosReis-Whitehead, and parishioners. The church’s live stream captured the action on camera.
According to a statement by the district attorney, Say-Quan stood guard in the doorway of the church pointing a gun at the pulpit and parishioners. The man is said to have taken the jewelry from Bishop Whitehead’s wife. Juwan allegedly took the bishop’s jewelry, which Say-Quan later confirmed.
The statement said each defendant faced a maximum sentence of life in prison if they were found guilty.
