Wanted man approaches police officers
The last of three suspects wanted for a home invasion robbery in Westwood last month was arrested when he arrived to visit his grandmother, apparently unaware police had been looking for him.
The defendant, John L. Burks, 19, was bound to the grand jury Tuesday by General Sessions Judge Larry Ross on charges of aggravated robbery and assault. He joins co-defendants, Joshua Biles, 23, and Courtney Martin, 18, both of whom have already been indicted by the grand jury on robbery charges.
The men are accused of robbing George Nunley, 23, last month, forcing their way into his residence wielding shotguns and a handgun. Nunley suffered noncritical injuries when he was pistol whipped. The suspects reportedly fled with $1,600 and a watch.
Burks had remained at large for several weeks following the arrests of his co-defendants. He was captured when he arrived to visit his grandmother on East End Drive as police were investigating a break-in of her home. Police suspect Burks did not know he was wanted since he walked up with officers on the scene.