Two arrested in multiple Opelika armed robberies
Two people have been arrested following a series of armed robberies in Opelika.
The armed robberies occurred in the 1200 block of Monroe Avenue between October 5 and October 7 this year.
In the robberies, the victims told police, “a Hispanic male pointed a handgun at them and demanded money before fleeing on foot.”
Through investigation, detectives identified 25-year-old Manuel Pascual and 22-year-old Dearious Jaheim Joiner, both from Opelika, AL, as suspects.
Joiner was arrested on October 11, 2025, and charged with three counts of Robbery, First Degree.
Pascual turned himself in to the Dadeville Police Department in reference to his outstanding warrants on October 14, 2025. He was taken into custody by the Opelika Police Department and charged with five counts of Robbery, First Degree.
This case remains under investigation by the Opelika Police Department. If you have any information, please contact the Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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