Camden Duo Sentenced for Armed Robbery Spree Across Southern New Jersey

Two men from Camden have been handed substantial prison sentences for their involvement in a series of armed robberies and carjackings, highlighting a significant crackdown on violent crime in the region.

In a decisive move against violent crime in southern New Jersey, two Camden men, Kamau Bradshaw, 22, and Paul Rogers, 30, have been sentenced to federal prison for a string of armed robberies and carjackings. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentences following the men's guilty pleas to multiple charges including conspiracy and actual commission of armed robberies and carjackings.

Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb handed down the sentences in Camden federal court, where Bradshaw received 108 months and Rogers was given 188 months in prison. Their convictions stem from their admitted roles in not only robbing a Pennsauken gas station at gunpoint but also participating in a broader conspiracy that terrorized multiple communities.

The series of crimes began on September 14, 2021, when Bradshaw and Rogers, masked and armed with an AR-style rifle, assaulted a gas station in Pennsauken. They wore distinctive clothing and made off with cash and cigarettes. Their spree included similar incidents across Haddon Township, Bridgeton, Brooklawn, Vineland, and repeated offenses in Pennsauken, totaling eight gas station robberies or attempts.

A pivotal moment in the case came when law enforcement executed a search warrant at a Camden residence linked to the duo just days after the Pennsauken robbery. Officers discovered clothing matching the descriptions of the robbers' outfits, the weapon used in the robberies, and other incriminating evidence. The swift action of federal and local law enforcement led to their arrest and subsequent guilty pleas.

The criminal activities of Bradshaw and Rogers also extended to Philadelphia, where they committed an armed carjacking to facilitate their New Jersey robberies. Using the stolen vehicle, they continued their criminal operations, intensifying the threat to public safety until their capture.

In addition to the prison terms, Judge Bumb imposed three years of supervised release for both individuals once they complete their sentences. The successful resolution of this case was the result of collaborative efforts among various law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; multiple local police departments; and the Philadelphia Police Department.

This sentencing not only highlights the serious consequences of engaging in such violent acts but also underscores the commitment of New Jersey's judicial and law enforcement agencies to upholding public safety and bringing perpetrators to justice.