Love Gone Wrong: Newlyweds Hit the Jackpot of Trouble with Crime Spree
In a bizarre twist of fate, Antonio Lamar Bland and Abigail Luckey found themselves in the clutches of the law just days after exchanging vows in Las Vegas, all while allegedly orchestrating an armed robbery spree across Southern California. The duo, along with their alleged partner in crime, Ronnie Tucker, are facing a mountain of legal troubles as they’ve been indicted on 12 counts related to their escapades early in 2024.
From January 29 to February 14, the couple and Tucker reportedly hit up 12 businesses, including a shocking nine 7-Eleven stores! According to police reports, their hilariously ill-timed jaunt to Vegas for a wedding on February 6 only made headlines for its sheer absurdity. Talk about a honeymoon with a side of crime! According to court documents, they even returned to California just two days post-nuptials to continue their crime spree. Hey, who needs a quiet honeymoon when you’ve got robbery plans?
The trio’s plans came to an abrupt halt on Valentine’s Day when an attempted robbery at a Downey doughnut shop turned into a scene straight out of an action movie. After a store employee pulled a weapon on them, a shot was fired, and the couple was swiftly apprehended by local law enforcement who were observing the situation. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, a firearm was found inside their vehicle, eagerly waiting to add fuel to the already blazing fire of charges against them.
Their charges span a bevy of serious offenses under the Hobbs Act, which deals with robbery affecting interstate commerce. This includes conspiracy to commit robbery, plus multiple counts of armed robbery and attempted robbery. Notably, Bland has an extensive criminal history, including convictions for carjacking and possession of drugs—perfectly setting the stage for their latest misadventure.
With a May 6 trial date looming, each of them could face up to 20 years behind bars if convicted on all counts. At this point, their love story has taken quite the turn, highlighting how a whirlwind romance can sometimes lead to a reckless crime spree. It’s almost poetic in a “make sure you think twice before planning a Vegas wedding” kind of way.
As the story unfolds, it raises the question: when does love turn into a crime spree? Only time will tell if this couple’s “til death do us part” will be followed by “or 20 years behind bars.”
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, U.S. Department of Justice, ABC News
