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2 arrested in Facebook Marketplace armed robberies in Fort Worth
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Laura Harris , as published by NBC DFW
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspects, 21-year-old Jeremiah Ross and 20-year-old Davontate Ashley, were detained on the same day as the robberies. Two men have been arrested in connection with armed robberies linked to Facebook Marketplace transactions.
Two men have been arrested in connection with armed robberies linked to Facebook Marketplace transactions. The arrests were made after officers responded to a series of robberies. A team effort involving various units and technology helped identify a suspect vehicle, a silver Honda sedan.
The suspects, 21-year-old Jeremiah Ross and 20-year-old Davontate Ashley, were detained on the same day as the robberies. Ross was seen running with a firearm, while Ashley was stopped during a high-risk traffic stop. Investigators determined that the two men were involved in the robberies.
Further details about the arrests and the investigation are available from the authorities. The case involved a collaborative effort from law enforcement units to apprehend the suspects.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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