Defendants from Petaluma Home Invasion Robbery in Federal Custody

Eight defendants involved in the Petaluma home invasion robbery that occurred on March 12, 2018, were removed to federal custody. All eight defendants were indicted on April 26, 2018 by the U.S. Attorney's Office on charges related to the robbery. They are expected to appear in Federal Court this afternoon. 

Defendants Chrishawn Beal, 20 years old of North Carolina; Jaray Simmons, 28 years old of North Carolina; Ladarrell, 28 years old of North Carolina; Melvin Corbin, 19 years old of Virginia; Romello Jones, 20 years old of Virginia; Nakia Jones, 22 years old of Virginia; Siddiq Abdullah, 21 years old of Virginia; and Jade Johnson, 19 years old of North Carolina are currently charged by the Sonoma County District Attorney for kidnapping, robbery, false imprisonment, residential burglary, and assault with a firearm. 

Today the District Attorney’s Office requested warrants issue for the each of the defendants. Honorable Robert LaForge issued warrants in the amount of 1.4 million dollars. 

The case is being prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney, Troye Shaffer.