SANTA FE SPRING - Police say a Los Angeles man is the second suspect in a botched Aug. 10 robbery of a medical marijuana dispensary where the security guard fought with the robbers.
But the culprits didn't get any money or marijuana from AP Natural Solutions in the 9800 block of Alburtis Avenue. They left with the guard's gun.
Chavasco Coogler, 29, was arraigned Monday at Whittier Superior Court and pleaded not guilty to second-degree robbery and to possession of a firearm by a felon, said Shiara Davila-Morales, spokeswoman for the District Attorney's Office.
She said he returns to court Dec. 7 to set a date for his preliminary hearing.
The criminal complaint also alleges that Coogler used a gun to commit the crime and personally fired the weapon.
He is being held at Men's Central Jail in lieu of $285,000 bail. He was the last of the two suspects caught.
Whittier police Lt. Bill Webster said Coogler was arrested Nov. 3 by Riverside police on the outstanding warrant. He didn't have details about the arrest.
The other suspect, 18-year-old Travon Brooks of Harbor City, was caught Aug. 26 and has pleaded not guilty to second-degree robbery.
The prosecution further alleged that Brooks personally used a gun and fired a weapon. Brooks' next court date is Nov. 23.
He remains in custody at the North County Correctional Facility in lieu of $115,000 bail.
Police said two men posing as customers got into AP Natural Solutions the night of Aug. 10.
A security video released by police shows the men fighting with the guard. When they found out they're locked inside, one of the suspects shot at the steel security door which isn't visible in the tape.
They later forced the guard to unlock the door.
Source: Whittier Daily News
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