5 Arrested in Albany Robbery Series

Police executed multiple search warrants, recovering firearms and charging suspects

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Albany Police Department, with assistance from the ATF, arrested five individuals in connection with a series of armed robberies in the city. The suspects, ranging in age from 19 to 27, were charged with various counts of robbery, criminal possession of weapons, and other related offenses following the execution of search warrants at multiple residences.

Why it matters

The arrests come amid ongoing concerns about gun violence and public safety in Albany, which has seen an uptick in armed robberies and other property crimes in recent years. The coordinated law enforcement operation highlights the city's efforts to crack down on repeat offenders and address the root causes of this criminal activity.

The details

Police executed search warrants at three separate residences, recovering multiple firearms including a loaded 9mm handgun, an unloaded 9mm handgun, and a loaded .40 caliber handgun. The suspects were charged in connection with a series of armed robberies that occurred between November 2025 and February 2026, in which the victims were robbed at gunpoint of cash, electronics, and other personal property.

  • On February 10, 2026, Demarion Clark allegedly robbed a Domino's pizza delivery employee at gunpoint.
  • On February 4, 2026, Jalon Ryan allegedly followed a male victim into his residence, displayed a handgun, and stole an iPad, Apple watch, cell phone, and other items.
  • On November 6, 2025, Jalon Ryan was also charged in connection with a separate robbery.
  • On November 20, 2025, Jarming White, Daniel Covington, and Kiazhaire Banks allegedly arranged to meet a victim to sell cell phones, but one of the individuals displayed a handgun and demanded money.

The players

Demarion Clark

A 19-year-old Albany resident charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, one count of criminal possession of an undetectable firearm, and one count of robbery.

Jalon Ryan

A 19-year-old Albany resident charged with one count of criminal possession of a weapon, one count of criminal possession of a weapon, one count of criminal possession of an undetectable firearm, one count of burglary, one count of robbery, and one count of robbery.

Jarming White

A 19-year-old Albany resident charged with one count of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, one count of robbery, and one count of robbery.

Daniel Covington

A 20-year-old Albany resident charged with one count of robbery and one count of robbery.

Kiazhaire Banks

A 27-year-old Albany resident charged with one count of robbery and one count of robbery.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Demarion Clark and Jalon Ryan to be released on bail.

The takeaway

These arrests demonstrate the Albany Police Department's commitment to addressing the rise in armed robberies and gun violence in the city, though concerns remain about repeat offenders and the broader societal factors driving this criminal activity.