Denver Cops Seek 2 in Pot Shop Hold-Up

[Weedpipe]

The mug shots of three suspects who allegedly tried to rob a Denver medical marijuana dispensary last Wednesday have been released by Denver police who are asking the public's help in locating two of the suspects.

The third suspect, 21-year-old James Leyva, who was "detained" by people in the Healthy Choice Wellness Center, 3005 W. Gill Place, is currently being held at the Denver City Jail for investigation of aggravated robbery.

Leyva's two alleged accomplices are identified as Martin Martinez, 22, and Rene Frias, 29.

The attempted robbery marked the 25th robbery of a medical-marijuana grower or dispensary in Denver since July.

About 10 a.m. Wednesday, two men - one with a pistol and one with an assault rifle - walked in and demanded cash at the medical marijuana center.

One escaped but Leyva went to a hospital after employes at the dispensary jumped him.

Melissa Hernandez told 9News that when the men demanded money, she replied, "Work for it. Get a job. I do."

When one of the men pointed his weapon at the head of her teenage daughter, Hernandez grabbed him.

Her three family members quickly joined the fight with the two men, and shots rang out, but no one was hit.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Martin Martinez and Rene Frias is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).

Rene Frias (Denver Police Dept. | )

Martin Martinez (Denver Police Dept. | )

James Leyva ( Denver Police Dept.| )
Held at the Denver City Jail




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[colitas]

25 robberies since July??? Dont the dispensarys post security guards outside and verify patient id's before they are permited inside to purchase their medicin? apparently not....
we do in California or at least the dispensary's in L.A.

 

[colitas]

With around 800 to 1000 dispensary's in L.A. alone, I've only ever heard of one attempt robbery at a dispensary. Does anyone know how many robberies have occurred at dispensary's in L.A. since 96'???

 

[Irish]

Take a look at that last guy in the line up. We cannabis peeps may be pacifists, but don't mess with us or our medicine!

 

[Weedpipe]

DENVER -- A man who was captured after a family beat him into submission has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in the failed robbery of a medical marijuana dispensary last week.

James Leyva, 21, also is charged with three counts of attempted aggravated robbery, second-degree assault and possession of a weapon by a previous offender, according to the Denver District Attorney's Office.

Leyva remains in custody in the Denver County Jail. His bond is set at $150,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 28.

Police also are seeking Rene Frias and Martin Martinez in connection with the attempted robbery.


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Website:Man Charged In Attempted Med Pot Dispensary Robbery

 

[grow4ever]

I'm sorry there is not much to find funny in this story, however, the look on Leyva face is deserving of a laugh...def needs Medical MJ now