3 Detroit men charged in armed robbery of cab driver
![smccray_winston_wmccray.jpg](http://www.annarbor.com/assets_c/2012/12/smccray_winston_wmccray-thumb-646x270-130847.jpg)
From left, Samuel McCray, Richard Winston and William McCray
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Samuel Anthony McCray, 17; Richard Quinton Winston, 21; and William Lucas McCray, 22, were each arraigned Friday charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit unarmed robbery and unarmed robbery.
According a news release from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday to the 800 block of George Place in Ypsilanti Township for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. Initial reports indicated that a cab was called to the area and when it arrived three men got in. Once inside, the men reportedly assaulted the driver and stole cash and a cellphone. The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival.
Along with the deputies, a sheriff's office K-9 unit responded to the scene. The K-9 track led through the subdivision and eventually to the Harmony House Motel at Michigan Avenue and Ecorse Road. Deputies interviewed people in the area, which led them to a specific room where they made contact with two men. Another man was caught when he attempted to flee the area, according to the release.
The three men were arrested following further investigation.
Samuel McCray and Winston are being held on $250,000 bonds, while William McCray is being held without bond.
The trio's next court date is 8:30 a.m. Jan. 8.
Julie Baker can be reached at juliebaker@annarbor.com or at 734-623-2576. Follow her on Twitter @juliebakera2.
Comments
John
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 : 7:34 a.m.
In respect to the younger mans photo, it's going to be posted on OTIS in a few months. Don't know when his birfday is, but I know where he's gonna be celebrating!
Susan Ursus
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 : 3:02 a.m.
Thumbs up for "birthday."
Don
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 : 2:02 p.m.
Its amazing when an underaged african american breaks the law his picture gets posted on the site, but if an underaged caucasion boy breaks the law, his picture does not get posted because he is a minor. I think you guys should take the young man's photo off the site
Mike
Wed, Jan 2, 2013 : 12:28 a.m.
Are you for real? Did you even look at the other articles in the crime section?
ms 2013
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 6:26 p.m.
thank u lord they are off the streets u cannot come to my city and rob our cab drivers thank god he was not hurt good job the boys in blue keep doing your job to keep our city safe from crooks like that i am so glad they are in jail hope the judge give them all a lot of time in the big house
sheepyd
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 6:02 p.m.
Judging by the picture Richard Winton looks pretty pleased with himself. This is the effect that Detroit has on the rest of south-east Michigan. Parents in Detroit are failing their children far more so than almost any other city in the United States. It is one thing if these thugs wanted to stay in Detroit and kill each other but now they are branching out further and further from their "hoods". Shame on Detroit, the parents of these kids and the entire system that continues to produce young black men who are born into father less homes, a failing school system and single mothers with far too many children and too much dependence on the welfare state. Hopefully with the introduction of an Emergency Manager we can start to see a turn around that will probably take the better part of a century to complete. They can build all of the sports arenas and shopping areas they would like in Detroit but until the people of Detroit decide that this isn't the way to live the life that god has blessed us with, well then this will continue and the stereotypes that come a long with it will continue to be justified.
Piledriver
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 2:33 p.m.
....hopefully they'll soon be Exported to Jackson!
Piledriver
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 2:28 p.m.
Imported from Detroit!
Jack
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 : 4:11 a.m.
And when we get the high speed rail between Ann Arbor and Detroit we may have more.
HB11
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 12:24 p.m.
Good job WCSO! Three (alleged) scumbags are off the street.
LJ
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 7:59 a.m.
Stevek, They posted it because 17 year olds are adults in michigan with respect to committing crimes. When arrested thet go to jail not juvenile detention.
Snarf Oscar Boondoggle
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 4:28 a.m.
i;d like to hear from a few cabbies ... they are freinds of mine ... and i hope they can proteoct their identity ... ther eis someting about 'failing' to pick up' that is ... flakey
Mitch
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 3:34 a.m.
Good to hear the Sheriff caught them.
smokeblwr
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 12:32 a.m.
This is why Ann Arbor keeps the rent high.
brian
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 3:53 a.m.
A2 has had a lot of burglaries lately. Guess A2 needs to raise the rent some more. I'll stay put in Ypsi thank you.
nickcarraweigh
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 12:14 a.m.
Many people seem to find they won't need another motel room for three to five years after checking into Harmony House.
brian
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 3:51 a.m.
The Harmony House. If you check in there's a good chance you might not check out.
arborani
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 : 11:46 p.m.
Sounds like that was one smart doggie.
stevek
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 : 11:30 p.m.
I am very surprised you posted the picture and name of the 17 year old.
CountyKate
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 : 9:06 p.m.
When it comes to crime, 17 is an adult.