Citadel QB charged in armed robbery case
February 28, 2010
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)—A quarterback for The Citadel has been charged withthree others in connection with an armed robbery of a man at his home,Charleston police said Sunday.
Miguel Starks, 19, and former Citadel player linebacker Reginald AnthonyRice, 22, were charged Saturday with armed robbery, first-degree burglary,kidnapping and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime,Charleston police spokesman Charles Francis said in a news release.
Francis said two College of Charleston students also were arrested inconnection with the case. Stephen Horace Francois, 20, was charged with armedrobbery, kidnapping and first-degree burglary and Sasha Gaskins, 18, was chargedwith accessory after the fact.
The arrests were first reported by The Post and Courier of Charleston.
Francis said a woman who knew the victim got him to open his garage door bysaying she was having car trouble. Three men forced the victim back into thehouse at gunpoint, tied him up and took his wallet, electronic equipment andjewelry.
The victim freed himself, reported the robbery and described the suspects.
Francis said he did not know whether any of the four had attorneys.
The school said Sunday it would not comment on the investigation, butreleased a statement from head football coach Kevin Higgins.
“Like the rest of The Citadel community we are shocked, angry and saddenedby the alleged events involving Miguel Starks,” Higgins said. “Senseless doesnot begin to describe the situation. Miguel is an only child, loved and providedwell for by his parents Michael and Sharon. He has many talents and football isjust one of them.
“We will continue to cooperate with the investigation in any way that weare asked.”