Topline: A McKeesport man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection to a home robbery where he allegedly used a hammer to attack his victim after informing his accomplice they were going to “jump” him.
Published: April 19, 2023 8:01 am ET
Randy Shaw
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Lerin Jovan Dukes. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: F. Muhammad / Pixabay.
McKeesport, PA (PPP)— A McKeesport man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including burglary, theft by unlawful taking, aggravated assault, and criminal conspiracy, in connection to a recent robbery in McKeesport.
According to a police report filed by the McKeesport Police Department, Lerin Jovan Dukes and his accomplice, Olivia Robison, allegedly broke into the victim’s home while he was taking out his trash, with Robison ransacking the house while Dukes attacked the victim.
The victim, who suffered moderate bleeding from the head, told the police that Dukes had informed Robison that they were going to “jump” him, and had instructed her to collect whatever she could from the victim’s home before they fled the scene, according to a criminal complaint filed against Dukes in Magisterial District Court.
Both suspects were apprehended by the police shortly after, with the victim identifying Dukes and Robison as the assailants, according to the complaint.
Further investigation by the police revealed that all of the victim’s cards from his wallet had been scattered on the passenger side floorboard of the victim’s vehicle, which the suspects had stolen before they were apprehended. The hammer used by Dukes to attack the victim was also found in the vehicle, covered in blood and hair, said the complaint.
Name: Lerin Jovan Dukes
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Agency: McKeesport Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-13
Docket Number: MJ-05213-CR-0000166-2023
Date Filed: March 31, 2023
Bail: $50,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Burglary (Felony 1)
- Criminal conspiracy
- Aggravated assault (Felony 2)
- Robbery (Felony 2)
- Theft by unlawful taking (Felony 3)
- Theft by unlawful taking (Misdemeanor 2)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On 31 March 2023 at approximately 01:53 hours, McKeesport units were dispatched to ██████████████ for a robbery in progress/just occurred.
While in route to ██████████████, County 911 updated that both actors; one (1) black male wearing a black ski mask and one (1) white female wearing a black ski mask, took the victim’s vehicle, PA REG ███████, unknown direction of night.
Upon arrival, I Officer Athans, along with Officer B. Morris and Officer P. Summers, made contact with a male, later identified as a ███████, Upon initial contact, ███████ had moderate bleeding from the head, as well as a laceration. When ███████ was asked what happened tonight, he informed us that while he was getting ready to take out his trash to the curb, he notices one (1) African American male wearing a black face mask and one (1) While female wearing a black face mask walking an ███ Alley towards his residence. Shortly after taking out the trash and proceeding back into his residence, ███████ then states that the male and female rush into ███████’s home. Once inside ███████’s home, ███████ states that the male strikes him over the head multiple times, causing him to fall to the ground. ███████ then states that while the male was attacking him, the female was running throughout his home, looking for items to take. Shortly after, ███████ states that both the male and the female leave his home get into his Dodge Durango (green in color) and leave, no direction of flight.
While I was obtaining all this information, Lieutenant Josh Alfer informed McKeesport units that he had the vehicle, ███████, parked at the Sunoco parking lot. Lieutenant Josh Alfer then informed McKeesport units that the female matching the description was exiting the passenger side of the vehicle, walking towards the Sunoco. The male, matching the description, was sitting in the driver side of the vehicle. At this time, Sgt Ross Weimer was close and was able to assist Lieutenant Josh Alfer in effecting a Felony traffic stop. The male, later identified as a Lerin Dukes, was removed from the vehicle and was detained. While Dukes was being detained, the female, later identified as a Olivia Robison was walking back towards the vehicle and was also detained. It should be noted that both Dukes and Robison were still wearing the black face masks.
Immediately after both subjects were detained, Officer P. Summers informed McKeesport units that ███████ had refused medical treatment and she was now in route to the Sunoco for ███████ to do a “show up,” to identify and confirm that Dukes and Robison were the actors, to which ███████ did inform Officer P. Summers that they were the ones that assaulted him. At this time, both Dukes and Robison were informed they were under arrest, checked for weapons and placed in the rear of patrol vehicles 106 and 104 to be transported to the station for holding while charges are filed and subsequently transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
It should be noted that as Lieutenant Josh Alfer was conducting an inventory search of the vehicle, he observed all of ███████’s cards from his wallet to be scattered on the passenger side floorboard. When I asked Lieutenant Josh Alfer if he saw the debit card in there, Robison spontaneously uttered, “I have that in my pocket” and then immediately reached into her pocket and provided the debit card.
It should also be noted that once Robison arrived at the station, without being questioned regarding, tonight, informed me that Dukes had told her they were going to “jump” ███████. Robison then informed me that Dukes had informed her he was going to tackle him, hit him with a hammer and that he wanted her to go throughout the house and get what she could before leaving. Robison also did have smeared blood on her outer clothing garments. It should be noted that McKeesport units did locate the hammer, which was covered in blood and hair, in an orange tea crate, in the Durango. The hammer was brought back to the station and will be logged into evidence under tag number 19221.
███████ was able to take back possession of his vehicle once both Dukes and Robison were transported to the station.
At this time, both the face masks worn by Dukes end Robison, as well as the outer clothing garments Robison was wearing, was photographed and will be attached to this report and made available for court proceedings. Both Dukes and Robison will be charged with the following:
Dukes:
18 3921 (A) — Theft by unlawful taking (3X)
18 2702 (A)(4) – Aggravated Assault
18 3502 (A)(1)(1) – Burglary
18 903 (A)(1) — Criminal Conspiracy
Robison:
16 3921 (A) – Theft by unlawful taking (3X)
16 3502 (A)(1)(i) — Burglary
is 903 (A)(1) – Criminal Conspiracy
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Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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McKeesport Man Used Hammer to “Jump” Victim in Home Robbery
A McKeesport man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection to a home robbery where he allegedly used a hammer to attack his victim after informing his accomplice they were going to “jump” him.
By Randy Shaw
Published: April 19, 2023 8:01 am ET
Lerin Jovan Dukes. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: F. Muhammad / Pixabay.
McKeesport, PA (PPP)— A McKeesport man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including burglary, theft by unlawful taking, aggravated assault, and criminal conspiracy, in connection to a recent robbery in McKeesport.
According to a police report filed by the McKeesport Police Department, Lerin Jovan Dukes and his accomplice, Olivia Robison, allegedly broke into the victim’s home while he was taking out his trash, with Robison ransacking the house while Dukes attacked the victim.
The victim, who suffered moderate bleeding from the head, told the police that Dukes had informed Robison that they were going to “jump” him, and had instructed her to collect whatever she could from the victim’s home before they fled the scene, according to a criminal complaint filed against Dukes in Magisterial District Court.
Both suspects were apprehended by the police shortly after, with the victim identifying Dukes and Robison as the assailants, according to the complaint.
Further investigation by the police revealed that all of the victim’s cards from his wallet had been scattered on the passenger side floorboard of the victim’s vehicle, which the suspects had stolen before they were apprehended. The hammer used by Dukes to attack the victim was also found in the vehicle, covered in blood and hair, said the complaint.
Name: Lerin Jovan Dukes
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Agency: McKeesport Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-13
Docket Number: MJ-05213-CR-0000166-2023
Date Filed: March 31, 2023
Bail: $50,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Burglary (Felony 1)
- Criminal conspiracy
- Aggravated assault (Felony 2)
- Robbery (Felony 2)
- Theft by unlawful taking (Felony 3)
- Theft by unlawful taking (Misdemeanor 2)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On 31 March 2023 at approximately 01:53 hours, McKeesport units were dispatched to ██████████████ for a robbery in progress/just occurred.
While in route to ██████████████, County 911 updated that both actors; one (1) black male wearing a black ski mask and one (1) white female wearing a black ski mask, took the victim’s vehicle, PA REG ███████, unknown direction of night.
Upon arrival, I Officer Athans, along with Officer B. Morris and Officer P. Summers, made contact with a male, later identified as a ███████, Upon initial contact, ███████ had moderate bleeding from the head, as well as a laceration. When ███████ was asked what happened tonight, he informed us that while he was getting ready to take out his trash to the curb, he notices one (1) African American male wearing a black face mask and one (1) While female wearing a black face mask walking an ███ Alley towards his residence. Shortly after taking out the trash and proceeding back into his residence, ███████ then states that the male and female rush into ███████’s home. Once inside ███████’s home, ███████ states that the male strikes him over the head multiple times, causing him to fall to the ground. ███████ then states that while the male was attacking him, the female was running throughout his home, looking for items to take. Shortly after, ███████ states that both the male and the female leave his home get into his Dodge Durango (green in color) and leave, no direction of flight.
While I was obtaining all this information, Lieutenant Josh Alfer informed McKeesport units that he had the vehicle, ███████, parked at the Sunoco parking lot. Lieutenant Josh Alfer then informed McKeesport units that the female matching the description was exiting the passenger side of the vehicle, walking towards the Sunoco. The male, matching the description, was sitting in the driver side of the vehicle. At this time, Sgt Ross Weimer was close and was able to assist Lieutenant Josh Alfer in effecting a Felony traffic stop. The male, later identified as a Lerin Dukes, was removed from the vehicle and was detained. While Dukes was being detained, the female, later identified as a Olivia Robison was walking back towards the vehicle and was also detained. It should be noted that both Dukes and Robison were still wearing the black face masks.
Immediately after both subjects were detained, Officer P. Summers informed McKeesport units that ███████ had refused medical treatment and she was now in route to the Sunoco for ███████ to do a “show up,” to identify and confirm that Dukes and Robison were the actors, to which ███████ did inform Officer P. Summers that they were the ones that assaulted him. At this time, both Dukes and Robison were informed they were under arrest, checked for weapons and placed in the rear of patrol vehicles 106 and 104 to be transported to the station for holding while charges are filed and subsequently transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
It should be noted that as Lieutenant Josh Alfer was conducting an inventory search of the vehicle, he observed all of ███████’s cards from his wallet to be scattered on the passenger side floorboard. When I asked Lieutenant Josh Alfer if he saw the debit card in there, Robison spontaneously uttered, “I have that in my pocket” and then immediately reached into her pocket and provided the debit card.
It should also be noted that once Robison arrived at the station, without being questioned regarding, tonight, informed me that Dukes had told her they were going to “jump” ███████. Robison then informed me that Dukes had informed her he was going to tackle him, hit him with a hammer and that he wanted her to go throughout the house and get what she could before leaving. Robison also did have smeared blood on her outer clothing garments. It should be noted that McKeesport units did locate the hammer, which was covered in blood and hair, in an orange tea crate, in the Durango. The hammer was brought back to the station and will be logged into evidence under tag number 19221.
███████ was able to take back possession of his vehicle once both Dukes and Robison were transported to the station.
At this time, both the face masks worn by Dukes end Robison, as well as the outer clothing garments Robison was wearing, was photographed and will be attached to this report and made available for court proceedings. Both Dukes and Robison will be charged with the following:
Dukes:
18 3921 (A) — Theft by unlawful taking (3X)
18 2702 (A)(4) – Aggravated Assault
18 3502 (A)(1)(1) – Burglary
18 903 (A)(1) — Criminal Conspiracy
Robison:
16 3921 (A) – Theft by unlawful taking (3X)
16 3502 (A)(1)(i) — Burglary
is 903 (A)(1) – Criminal Conspiracy
Athans #276
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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McKeesport Man Used Hammer to “Jump” Victim in Home Robbery
A McKeesport man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection to a home robbery where he allegedly used a hammer to attack his victim after informing his accomplice they were going to “jump” him.
By Randy Shaw
Published: April 19, 2023 8:01 am ET
Lerin Jovan Dukes. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: F. Muhammad / Pixabay.
McKeesport, PA (PPP)— A McKeesport man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including burglary, theft by unlawful taking, aggravated assault, and criminal conspiracy, in connection to a recent robbery in McKeesport.
According to a police report filed by the McKeesport Police Department, Lerin Jovan Dukes and his accomplice, Olivia Robison, allegedly broke into the victim’s home while he was taking out his trash, with Robison ransacking the house while Dukes attacked the victim.
The victim, who suffered moderate bleeding from the head, told the police that Dukes had informed Robison that they were going to “jump” him, and had instructed her to collect whatever she could from the victim’s home before they fled the scene, according to a criminal complaint filed against Dukes in Magisterial District Court.
Both suspects were apprehended by the police shortly after, with the victim identifying Dukes and Robison as the assailants, according to the complaint.
Further investigation by the police revealed that all of the victim’s cards from his wallet had been scattered on the passenger side floorboard of the victim’s vehicle, which the suspects had stolen before they were apprehended. The hammer used by Dukes to attack the victim was also found in the vehicle, covered in blood and hair, said the complaint.
Name: Lerin Jovan Dukes
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Agency: McKeesport Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-13
Docket Number: MJ-05213-CR-0000166-2023
Date Filed: March 31, 2023
Bail: $50,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Burglary (Felony 1)
- Criminal conspiracy
- Aggravated assault (Felony 2)
- Robbery (Felony 2)
- Theft by unlawful taking (Felony 3)
- Theft by unlawful taking (Misdemeanor 2)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On 31 March 2023 at approximately 01:53 hours, McKeesport units were dispatched to ██████████████ for a robbery in progress/just occurred.
While in route to ██████████████, County 911 updated that both actors; one (1) black male wearing a black ski mask and one (1) white female wearing a black ski mask, took the victim’s vehicle, PA REG ███████, unknown direction of night.
Upon arrival, I Officer Athans, along with Officer B. Morris and Officer P. Summers, made contact with a male, later identified as a ███████, Upon initial contact, ███████ had moderate bleeding from the head, as well as a laceration. When ███████ was asked what happened tonight, he informed us that while he was getting ready to take out his trash to the curb, he notices one (1) African American male wearing a black face mask and one (1) While female wearing a black face mask walking an ███ Alley towards his residence. Shortly after taking out the trash and proceeding back into his residence, ███████ then states that the male and female rush into ███████’s home. Once inside ███████’s home, ███████ states that the male strikes him over the head multiple times, causing him to fall to the ground. ███████ then states that while the male was attacking him, the female was running throughout his home, looking for items to take. Shortly after, ███████ states that both the male and the female leave his home get into his Dodge Durango (green in color) and leave, no direction of flight.
While I was obtaining all this information, Lieutenant Josh Alfer informed McKeesport units that he had the vehicle, ███████, parked at the Sunoco parking lot. Lieutenant Josh Alfer then informed McKeesport units that the female matching the description was exiting the passenger side of the vehicle, walking towards the Sunoco. The male, matching the description, was sitting in the driver side of the vehicle. At this time, Sgt Ross Weimer was close and was able to assist Lieutenant Josh Alfer in effecting a Felony traffic stop. The male, later identified as a Lerin Dukes, was removed from the vehicle and was detained. While Dukes was being detained, the female, later identified as a Olivia Robison was walking back towards the vehicle and was also detained. It should be noted that both Dukes and Robison were still wearing the black face masks.
Immediately after both subjects were detained, Officer P. Summers informed McKeesport units that ███████ had refused medical treatment and she was now in route to the Sunoco for ███████ to do a “show up,” to identify and confirm that Dukes and Robison were the actors, to which ███████ did inform Officer P. Summers that they were the ones that assaulted him. At this time, both Dukes and Robison were informed they were under arrest, checked for weapons and placed in the rear of patrol vehicles 106 and 104 to be transported to the station for holding while charges are filed and subsequently transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
It should be noted that as Lieutenant Josh Alfer was conducting an inventory search of the vehicle, he observed all of ███████’s cards from his wallet to be scattered on the passenger side floorboard. When I asked Lieutenant Josh Alfer if he saw the debit card in there, Robison spontaneously uttered, “I have that in my pocket” and then immediately reached into her pocket and provided the debit card.
It should also be noted that once Robison arrived at the station, without being questioned regarding, tonight, informed me that Dukes had told her they were going to “jump” ███████. Robison then informed me that Dukes had informed her he was going to tackle him, hit him with a hammer and that he wanted her to go throughout the house and get what she could before leaving. Robison also did have smeared blood on her outer clothing garments. It should be noted that McKeesport units did locate the hammer, which was covered in blood and hair, in an orange tea crate, in the Durango. The hammer was brought back to the station and will be logged into evidence under tag number 19221.
███████ was able to take back possession of his vehicle once both Dukes and Robison were transported to the station.
At this time, both the face masks worn by Dukes end Robison, as well as the outer clothing garments Robison was wearing, was photographed and will be attached to this report and made available for court proceedings. Both Dukes and Robison will be charged with the following:
Dukes:
18 3921 (A) — Theft by unlawful taking (3X)
18 2702 (A)(4) – Aggravated Assault
18 3502 (A)(1)(1) – Burglary
18 903 (A)(1) — Criminal Conspiracy
Robison:
16 3921 (A) – Theft by unlawful taking (3X)
16 3502 (A)(1)(i) — Burglary
is 903 (A)(1) – Criminal Conspiracy
Athans #276
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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