David Washington and Eneida "Stacey" Branch
Andrew Joseph and Jonathan Alcegaire
2 Miami men arrested in 3 shooting deaths in Polk
Lakeland, Florida -- Two men are under arrest in connection with what the Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling the organized execution of three people and the wounding of a fourth in Lakeland.
Polk detectives worked with Miami-Dade police and the Miami Police Department to make the arrests in the Jan. 6 case.
Polk detectives say three men with Caribbean accents drove from Miami in a white van to conduct the hit in the 2300 block of East Magnolia Drive and then drove back to South Florida.
Police found 24-year-old David Washington, 31-year-old Eneida Branch, and 23-year-old Angelica Guadalupe Castro shot dead inside the home. Eighteen-year-old Felix Campos was shot in the face and was hospitalized.
Video from a nearby business has captured the images of a white commercial van which was seen at the home and in the general area at the time of the shooting. The van is described as a newer model Ford Transit Connect. Detectives believe, based on their investigation, that the van depicted in this video may be the vehicle used by suspects leaving the area.
Under arrest are:
-- Andrew Joseph, 35, of 498 NW 165th St. Road, Miami. He is charged with First Degree Murder (three counts), Attempted First Degree Murder, Accessory After the Fact of Capital Felony, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, and Tampering in Felony Life Capital Proceeding. He was arrested Jan. 11 and will be transported to the Polk County Jail.
-- Jonathan Alcegaire, 26, of 220 NE 44th St., Miami. Alcegaire is charged with First Degree Murder (3 counts), Attempted First Degree Murder, Armed Burglary with Battery, Possession of Ammunition by a Convicted Felon, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder. He was arrested Jan. 12 and will be transported to Polk County Jail.
Detectives learned Joseph orchestrated a robbery and the subsequent execution-style homicide at 2314 East Magnolia Drive in unincorporated Lakeland on Jan. 6,. Alcegaire was identified as one of men who entered the residence and shot the victims.
Detectives are searching for additional suspects.
About 6:45 a.m. Jan. 06, the sheriff's fofice received a call advising there had been a shooting at 2314 East Magnolia Drive, Unit #2, Lakeland.
Deputies responded initially and located three dead people: one Hispanic female, one white female, and one black male. Felix Campos, 18, was wounded and taken to a hospital. The deceased were identified as David Washington, 24; Eneida Branch, 31, Washington's girlfriend; and Angelica Guadalupe Castro, 23.
During a search of the residence, detectives located illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and two firearms. Detectives also learned Washington had made several trips to the Miami area to purchase drugs, and his most recent trip was the day before the shooting.
They also learned three black men with Caribbean accents had arrived at the residence prior to the shooting. Campos, the only survivor, was sleeping in a bedroom when he heard Washington talking with the three suspects. An altercation occurred between Washington and one of the suspects. One of the suspects entered the bedroom and shot Campos in the face. Campos told detectives he pretended to be dead and then heard multiple gunshots.
Detectives learned a white, work-style van had been seen at the residence prior to the shooting and then was seen leaving. Detectives obtained a video from a business which captured the images of a white commercial van seen in the general area at the time. The van was described as a newer model Ford Transit Connect.
Detectives received information about a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle traveling westbound on Memorial Boulevard near Lakeland Hills Boulevard seen the morning of the shooting. Detectives confirmed the vehicle was a rented U-Haulvan from Dade County and contacted detectives with the Miami-Dade Police Department for assistance.
Miami-Dade Police Department detectives learned the van had been rented by Joseph. The van was located and impounded by MDPD, and MDPD detectives began searching for Joseph. Polk County Sheriff's Office Homicide detectives traveled to the Miami area to continue their investigation.
Detectives learned Joseph rented the van at approximately 6:43 p.m. Jan. 5 and returned the van at approximately 12:27 p.m. Jan. 6. In addition the van had incurred 551 miles - mileage that is consistent with the distance from the rental location to Polk County and back.
Throughout the investigation, detectives uncovered more information about David Washington's involvement with drug trafficking in the Miami area that included consistent contact with both Joseph and Alcegaire.
Detectives learned three suspects, to include Alcegaire, had made several trips to the Polk County area in the days preceding the shooting.
Subsequently, with the assistance of the MDPD, PCSO detectives located Joseph at his residence and he was taken into custody. Detectives learned Alcegaire was Joseph's brother and had been staying at the residence.
A search warrant for Joseph's residence was executed on January 11, 2016, and detectives located several documents listing Joseph's activities. Detectives also found a Uniform Traffic Citation issued in Broward County on December 28, 2015, to 26-year-old Johnathan Alcegaire.
Alcegaire was located at 220 NE 4th Street, Miami, and arrested. Judd said when law enforcement arrived at his home, Alcegaire was in the process of cutting off his dreadlocks in an apparent attempt to change his appearance and avoid arrest. Alcegaire admitted to detectives he had been in Polk County.
Detectives continue to investigate and are asking for the public's help.
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