DALLAS—The Dallas Police Serial Robbery Task Force, formed earlier this year to combat a rise in business robberies, has announced significant progress, clearing 95 of 112 robbery offenses and leading to the arrest of 33 suspects.
According to a department statement, the task force has conducted 24 investigations since its inception, resulting in 111 felony charges. Seven of the investigations involved other cities.
Major Bobbie Epperson praised the detectives for their "tireless" efforts, stating, "Because of the countless hours this extraordinary group of detectives have dedicated to the pursuit of justice, the Dallas Police Department have been able to apprehend some of the individuals who have wreaked havoc in our city, making it a safer place."
A standout case highlighted by the department involved Jafeth Najera-Suate, 22. On March 1, 2025, Najera-Suate allegedly robbed a business at gunpoint in the 3600 block of S. Lancaster Road. Further investigation linked him to 13 additional robbery offenses dating back to January 2025.
Najera-Suate was arrested and taken to the Dallas County Jail, where he was charged with robbery for the following incidents:
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Jan. 6, 2025: 400 N. Zang Boulevard
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Jan. 8, 2025: 4400 W. Mockingbird Lane and 4400 Lemmon Avenue
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Jan. 15, 2025: 1000 W. Davis Street
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Jan. 17, 2025: 3400 Samuell Boulevard
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Jan. 26, 2025: 500 N. Hampton Road and 5000 Ross Avenue
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Feb. 8, 2025: 10800 Preston Road
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Feb. 9, 2025: 11800 Preston Road
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Feb. 20, 2025: 5900 Singleton Boulevard
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Feb. 22, 2025: 9800 Ferguson Road
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Feb. 24, 2025: 2200 S. Beckley Avenue
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Mar. 1, 2025: 1400 E. Illinois Avenue and 3600 S. Lancaster Road
