Los Angeles Casino Robbers Plead Guilty to Ambushing Victims and Stealing Winnings

2 Southern California men stole over $274,000 from victims in casino ambush robberies

Two Southern California men pleaded guilty to stealing more than $274,000 worth of cash and goods by robbing victims who were leaving casinos. Dereck Nathan Lopez, 22, and Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, 23, have been in custody since May 2025, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The pair admitted to at least 15 robberies and attempted [...]

Duo robbed more than a dozen SoCal casino winners, until their luck ran out

Federal prosecutors said Derek Nathan Lopez, 22, and Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, 23, admitted to carrying out more than a dozen armed robberies targeting casino winners in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles casino robbers plead guilty to ambushing victims and stealing winnings

Dereck Nathan Lopez, 22, and Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of interference with commerce under the Hobbs Act on Thursday. The pair stole at least $274,600 in cash, casino chips and other items.

L.A. men plead guilty to robbing victims leaving casinos

Two men pleaded guilty today to committing more than a dozen armed robberies, stealing gambling winnings from individuals leaving local casinos, stealing at least $274,600 in cash, casino chips, and other property. Dereck Nathan Lopez, 22, and Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act). They are both from the city of South Gate. Both defendants have been in federal custody since Ma…

South Gate men to plead guilty to robbing casino patrons

Two South Gate men are expected to plead guilty Thursday to a federal charge for allegedly committing more than a dozen armed robberies targeting the winnings of people leaving local