Three members of a gang in San Diego was convicted Monday on charges of armed robbery related two jewelry stores Orange County and identity theft.
Aida Arroyo, 29, Michael Burgin, 32, and Adam Weick, 30, was found guilty by a jury on all counts after 2 1/2 days of deliberation, according to the clerk of the Court. They are scheduled to be sentenced April 20.
Burgin in Laguna Beach were robbed on August 25, 2009 Alonso Jose Lopez, 33, with Pedro Avina Hernandez, 31. Hernandez, who was sentenced to 2 February 2010, robbery and gang charges, scheduled to be sentenced on January 27. Lopez, who also was convicted in May 2010 robbery and gang charges, was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
In Laguna Beach heist, the robbers stole more than $ 1 million in valuables before leading police chase that ended in the wildly Aliso Viejo, where they fled. Lopez was arrested a few days later after a high-speed pursuit. All but two of the defendants belonged to a street gang Vista Home Boys near San Diego, according to prosecutors.