A man was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in a series of armed robberies that were orchestrated through Facebook Marketplace, according to Bristol Township police.
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Eddie Gilionte Gray, 32, of the Croydon section of Bristol Township, faces 34 charges, including robbery, criminal use of a communication facility, theft, and aggravated assault.
The arrest followed an investigation into four armed robberies that occurred between December 22 and January 2, police said.
Gray advertised ATVs for sale on Facebook Marketplace under the names “UNC Woody’s Powersports” and “Ray Rays Powersports,” police said.
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The 32-year-old man arranged to meet potential buyers at Glen Hollow Apartments where he allegedly brandished a firearm and demanded between $1,600 and $2,500 from each victim, police said.
Gray, who has a previous criminal record, was arraigned before Senior District Judge Daniel Finello. He was held on 10 percent of $250,000 bail. The Pennsylvania Parole Board has also lodged a detainer against him.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
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