Two people suspected of being involved in a rash of armed robberies in Manatee County were arrested Saturday, according to Sheriff’s Office.

  • Man accused of robbing person at Wendy's drive-through
  • Suspect in series of armed robberies
  • Woman was also taken into custody

Antwan Williams, 33, and Tronesh Sparkels Ackerman, 24, were charged with armed robbery.

The incident happened at about 1:45 a.m. at a Wendy’s drive-through window located on Manatee Avenue in Bradenton.

Following a series of armed robberies in the area, The Sheriff’s Office and the Bradenton Police Department were watching Williams Saturday morning.

Law enforcement officials saw Williams approach the restaurant and rob a person at the drive-through window, the news release said.

Williams fled the scene as officers moved in, the Sheriff’s Office said. After a brief foot pursuit, he was taken into custody.

Ackerman, who is also a suspect in the series of robberies, was found in a nearby vehicle. She was taken into custody.

Additional charges against Williams and Ackerman are pending, the Sheriff’s Office said.