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Man charged in connection to armed robberies in the CWE

Woods was wanted for several armed robberies in and around the Central West End. Police believe he was targeting women.

ST. LOUIS – A 34-year-old man from St. Louis was charged in a federal criminal complaint regarding several robberies in the Central West End.

Brandon Mardell Woods was charged in a federal indictment on Thursday with two felony counts of interference with commerce by threats or violence, two felony counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, two felony counts of carjacking and one felony count of felon possession of a firearm.

“I am grateful that an armed robber has been taken off the streets as a result of continued cooperation between the St. Louis Police Department and our federal law enforcement partners” said U.S. Attorney Jeffrey B. Jensen. “This is another case made through the courageous cooperation of crime victims. This type of cooperation is essential to effectively addressing our community’s gun violence.”

Woods was wanted for several armed robberies in and around the Central West End. Police believe he was targeting women. In two incidents he forced women to go to ATMs. According to prosecutors, any crime involving a bank is a federal offense.

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Police arrested Woods on June 20 near the 5100 block of Natural Bridge. Officers had to deploy a stun gun to take him into custody. He had a firearm and 30 rounds of ammunition when officers arrested him.

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