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Criminal Cover Sheet — United States v. Dennis (Dkt. 1, S.D. Fla.)
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A criminal cover sheet and criminal complaint in United States v. Tommy Duwayne Dennis, Case No. 26-MJ-6181-PAB, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, entered on the docket April 9, 2026 as Document 1. The cover sheet answers no to questions about involvement of four named magistrate judges during their prior tenure at the U.S. Attorney's Office. The affidavit of FBI Special Agent Gary M. Jones, assigned to the Violent Crime/Fugitive Task Force in the Miami Division, is submitted in support of a complaint charging Dennis with bank robbery under Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a). The complaint was attested by WhatsApp under Fed. R. Crim. P. 4.1 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Panayotta Augustin-Birch.
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| Court | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
|---|---|
| Filed | 2026-04-09 |
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“Criminal Cover Sheet — United States v. Dennis (Dkt. 1, S.D. Fla.).”
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, No. 0:26-mj-06181, Doc. 1, filed 2026-04-09. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/court-filings/full-docket-tommy-duwayne-dennis-flsd-711517/2026-04-09-gov-uscourts-flsd-711517-1-0-doc-1/
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Case 0:26-mj-06181-PAB Document 1 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/09/2026 Page 1 of 7
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SM
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO. 26-MJ-6181-PAB Apr 9, 2026
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FTL
v.
TOMMY DUWAYNE DENNIS,
Defendant.
____________________________________/
CRIMINAL COVER SHEET
1. Did this matter originate from a matter pending in the Central Region of the United States
Attorney=s Office prior to October 3, 2019 (Mag. Judge Jared M. Strauss)? No
2. Did this matter involve the participation of or consultation with Magistrate Judge Eduardo I.
Sanchez during his tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which concluded on January 22,
2023? No
3. Did this matter involve the participation of or consultation with Magistrate Judge Marty
Fulgueira Elfenbein during her tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which concluded on
March 5, 2024? No
4. Did this matter involve the participation of or consultation with Magistrate Judge Ellen F.
D’Angelo during her tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which concluded on October 7,
2024? No
Respectfully submitted,
JASON A. REDING QUIÑONES
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
By: _____________________________
GERMAINE A. CORPREW
Assistant United States Attorney
Special Bar no. A5503262
500 East Broward Blvd. 87th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33069
Telephone: (954) 660-5721
Email: Germaine.Corprew@usdoj.gov
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SM
Apr 9, 2026
Southern District of Florida
FTL
TOMMY DUWAYNE DENNIS, 26-MJ-6181-PAB
April 8, 2026 Broward
Southern Florida
18 U.S.C. § 2113(a) Bank Robbery
See attached Affidavit.
✔
Gary Jones, FBI Special Agent
Whatsapp
04/08/2026
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Magistrate Judge Panayotta Augustin-Birch
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AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
Your affiant, Gary M. Jones, being duly sworn, deposes and states as follows:
INTRODUCTION AND AGENT BACKGROUND
1. I am a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) currently
assigned to the Violent Crime/Fugitive Task Force in the Miami Division. I have been an FBI
Special Agent since April 2023. I am an investigative or law enforcement officer of the United
States within the meaning of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2510(7), in that I am empowered
by law to conduct investigations of, and to make arrests for, federal offenses. As a Special Agent
for the FBI, my duties involve the investigation of a variety of violations of federal offenses,
including, but not limited to, bank robberies, Hobbs Act robberies, kidnapping, murder for hire,
firearms violations, and carjacking.
2. As part of my professional duties and responsibilities, I have become familiar
with the investigative methods and enforcement of violent crimes pertaining to state and federal
laws. I have also become versed in methodologies and practices employed by individuals and
groups who commit violent crimes.
3. This affidavit is submitted in support of a criminal complaint charging TOMMY
DUWAYNE DENNIS (“DENNIS”) with bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States
Code, Section 2113(a).
4. I respectfully submit there is probable cause to believe that on April 8, 2026,
DENNIS did knowingly attempt to take, by intimidation, from persons and in the presence of
employees of TD Bank, located at 1 N Stated Road 7, Plantation, Florida 33317, United States
currency belonging to, and in the care custody, control, management, and possession of TD
Bank, a bank whose deposits were then insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”).
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5. The statements contained in this affidavit are based on my personal knowledge, as
well as information relayed to me by other law enforcement officials and bank personnel
involved in this investigation. I have not included in this affidavit each and every fact known to
me. Rather, I have included only the facts that are sufficient to establish probable cause for the
issuance of a criminal complaint against DENNIS for the above-described criminal violation.
PROBABLE CAUSE
5. On April 8, 2026, at approximately 4:23 p.m., a black male, later identified as
DENNIS, entered the TD Bank, located at 1 N Stated Road 7, Plantation, Florida 33317. TD Bank
is insured by FDIC.
6. DENNIS wore a striped polo shirt, with a blue t-shirt underneath, gray pants and
white sneakers. DENNIS entered the bank, approached a stand in the lobby where debit slips are
stored and was observed writing on a slip. DENNIS then approached the teller counter and held
up a piece of paper with a note to the victim teller (A.H.) which read “This is a Robbery give me
the money and no one will get hurt.” DENNIS did not make a statement. A.H., in fear for her life,
provided DENNIS with a $600 bundle of U.S. currency and bait bill tracker. DENNIS exited the
bank without saying anything.
7. An audit of A.W.’s cash drawer revealed a total loss of $600.00.
8. Responding law enforcement officers began receiving tracking updates on the
location of the bait money. The tracking indicated movement East of the bank. The tracker led law
enforcement to a red Kia Soul bearing Florida registration 844REX driving in the area of NW 5th
St and NW 31st Ave, Lauderhill, Florida. The tracker was stationary for approximately 60 seconds.
The vehicle was visually confirmed to be stationary at the same time. The vehicle turned South,
and the tracker moved South.
9. At approximately 4:34 PM a brown bag containing the tracker was thrown from the
Kia. The tracker was ultimately recovered by law enforcement. An unknown female, later
identified as a prostitute by DENNIS, exited the vehicle’s front passenger side while the Kia
continued to flee at a slow rate of speed.
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10. Law enforcement officers attempted a traffic stop by initiating emergency lights
and sirens. The Kia did not stop or yield to law enforcement. Law enforcement officers conducted
a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) on the Kia, but it did not stop. The Kia continued to
flee and a second PIT was executed.
11. At this time an unmarked law enforcement vehicle with two uniformed officers
attempted to block the Kia. The Kia struck the unmarked vehicle and fled. A third PIT was
executed, and the vehicle came to a stop. DENNIS was taken into custody as the driver and sole
occupant of the Kia. The striped polo worn during the robbery was recovered from the vehicle.
12. DENNIS was subsequently transported to Broward General Medical Center
located at 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. DENNIS was informed of the
nature of his detainment and read his Miranda Rights. DENNIS waived his Miranda rights and
signed a Miranda Rights waiver form.
13. In the audio and video recorded interview, DENNIS stated that he was smoking
crack all day and “lost his judgement and made a mistake.” He “went to the bank to get some
money.” DENNIS admitted to writing the demand note on the deposit slip and throwing the note
out of the car prior to police chasing him.
14. When shown a picture of himself inside the bank, DENNIS identified himself in the
photograph.
Photo of TD BANK CCTV
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CONCLUSION
18. Based on my training and experience, and as further supported by the facts in this
affidavit, I respectfully submit that probable cause exists to charge DENNIS, with knowingly, by
means of intimidation, taking from the person and presence of employees of a federally insured
bank United States currency belonging to, and in the care, custody, control, management, and
possession of TD Bank, located at 1 N Stated Road 7, Plantation, Florida 33317 a bank whose
deposits were then insured by FDIC, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2113(a).
FURTHER YOUR AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
___________________________________
Gary M. Jones, Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Attested to by the applicant in accordance
with the requirements of Fed. R. Crim. P. 4.1
by Whats App.
THE HONORABLE PANAYOTTA AUGUSTIN-BIRCH
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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