Yorktown, Indiana – Three people are facing felony charges after authorities say a planned robbery in Yorktown led to a woman being seriously injured and a stolen diamond ring being sold hours later in Zionsville. Investigators allege the group attempted to cash in quickly on the ring, a move that ultimately helped police track them down.
Incident Overview
According to charging documents filed with the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident began Monday afternoon at a dollar store parking lot in the 9800 block of West Smith Street. A woman was reportedly struck by a vehicle while attempting to stop suspects from fleeing with her diamond ring.
Police allege the ring was later sold to a jewelry store in Zionsville, where a check issued for the purchase became a key piece of evidence.
Timeline of Events
Yorktown police responded to the robbery call shortly after it occurred. Officers arriving on scene found the victim lying in the parking lot, covered with a blanket, and complaining of head trauma.
Family members told officers they had gone to the parking lot to sell the woman’s ring when a gray Mercedes carrying three people pulled up. After the ring was handed over, the suspects allegedly attempted to flee.
Later that same afternoon, police located the suspect vehicle at a bank in Zionsville, where all three individuals were taken into custody.
Details From Police and Court Documents
The suspects identified in court records are:
- Denzel Fletcher, 22, of Fishers
- Markell Taylor, 19, of Noblesville
- Amaiya Weatherman, 19, of Fishers
Fletcher and Weatherman face multiple felony charges, including robbery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 2 felony), battery with a deadly weapon (Level 5 felony), criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon (Level 6 felony), and theft (Level 6 felony). Taylor is charged with theft (Level 6 felony).
How the Robbery Allegedly Happened
Court documents state that the victim handed the ring to Weatherman, who then allegedly turned and jumped back into the vehicle. When the victim moved in front of the car to stop it from leaving, the vehicle reportedly struck her before speeding away.
The victim was later transported to a hospital, where she was treated for a concussion and multiple contusions.
Arrests and Evidence in Zionsville
Using information provided by the victim’s family at the scene, investigators traced the Mercedes to Fletcher. The vehicle was located at a Zionsville bank, where police found $1,200 in cash on one of the suspects. The ring itself was not inside the vehicle.
Bank officials told police that Taylor had just deposited a check issued by a local jewelry store. Store employees later confirmed that the ring they purchased matched the description of the stolen diamond ring, according to investigators. Additional case details were outlined in documents referenced by the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office and publicly available through county court filings.
Statements From the Suspects
During questioning, Taylor told police he was picked up before the group traveled to Yorktown and claimed he had “no prior knowledge” that a robbery would occur.
“Once she had the ring, she told the driver to go,” Taylor reportedly told investigators, adding that he sold the ring because he was the only one with valid identification.
Weatherman initially denied being in Yorktown but later admitted she had knowledge of the incident and participated in it, according to documents.
She later claimed that all three individuals were aware of the plan and intended to split the money, investigators wrote.
Fletcher, meanwhile, denied involvement, telling police he was “asleep in the back seat for most of the time.”
Bond Status and Ongoing Case
As of the latest update, Fletcher and Weatherman are being held without bond, while Taylor has been released, according to court records. The case remains under review as prosecutors prepare for the next stages of the legal process.
Conclusion
What began as a routine attempt to sell a piece of jewelry ended in serious injury and multiple felony arrests across two Indiana communities. Investigators say cooperation from witnesses, financial records, and quick police work were critical in bringing the suspects into custody.
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