(WWJ) A Flint man suspect in a string of armed robberies across multiple comminutes in Oakland and Genesee Counties is now in police custody.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old Marcel Marquaveon Hinkle was arrested on February 4, with the help of the FBI Oakland County Gang and Violent Crime Task Force.
Hinkle, who's accused of robbing several CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid stores is facing five new robbery and felony weapons charges for crimes in January of this year, with more charges expected to be filed this week.
The dates and locations for what investigators say were either armed robberies or attempted armed robberies perpetuated by Hinkle included the following:
• January 19: Walgreens at 3520 South Baldwin Road in Orion Township
• January 22: CVS at 31010 John R Road in Madison Heights
• January 22: Walgreens at 2985 Crooks Road in Rochester Hills
• January 23: Walgreens at 7110 Dixie Highway in Independence Township
• January 23: CVS at 4031 Grange Hall Rd in the Village of Holly
• January 31: CVS at 1980 East Big Beaver in Troy
• January 31: Rite Aid at 2480 Lapeer in Auburn Hills
Oakland County authorities say Hinkle was previously convicted of robbery and weapons charges, and was out on parole at the time of his most recent alleged crimes.
“I am extremely proud of the team effort of all the agencies involved to bring this clearly dangerous serial armed robber to justice,” said Sheriff Mike Bouchard, in a statement. “Hopefully, this time, he will stay behind bars and not threaten the public again."
On February 6, Hinkle was arraigned in 52-3 District Court on charges of four of the above listed cases. Bond was denied, and his next court appearance was set for Feb 16.