4 Accused of Luring Man to Angelina County Hotel to Rob Him

Suspects allegedly set up victim and stole $600 from his wallet

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:18pm

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Four people have been accused of luring a man to an Angelina County hotel on March 1 and then robbing him. The suspects, Brittany Ferguson, Johnathan Mitchell Fredregill, Trenton Seth Epperly, and Destiny Brianne Womack, allegedly set up the victim and stole $600 from his wallet. The victim was struck in the face and lip during the incident, which left blood 'everywhere' in the hotel room.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of violent property crimes in the Angelina County area, where criminals are using social media and other means to lure unsuspecting victims to isolated locations before robbing them. The incident also raises concerns about the mental health and drug use issues that may be driving some suspects to commit these types of crimes.

The details

According to the affidavit, the incident occurred on March 1 at a hotel on U.S. Highway 59 North. Surveillance footage showed Brittany Ferguson, 23, of Lufkin, entering a hotel room with the male victim before a black SUV arrived and four people knocked on the door. Ferguson then ran out of the room, and the four suspects entered and robbed the victim, stealing $600 from his wallet. The victim was struck in the face and lip, leaving blood in the room. Ferguson later confessed to setting up the robbery and identified the other suspects involved.

  • The incident occurred on March 1 at a hotel on U.S. Highway 59 North.
  • Ferguson was arrested on March 13 by the Lufkin Police Department.
  • Ferguson, Epperly, and Womack were booked into the Angelina County Jail on March 20.
  • Fredregill was booked on March 28.

The players

Brittany Ferguson

A 23-year-old woman from Lufkin who allegedly set up the robbery and entered the hotel room with the victim before the other suspects arrived.

Johnathan Mitchell Fredregill

A 27-year-old man from Pollock who was one of the four suspects involved in the robbery.

Trenton Seth Epperly

A 19-year-old man from Lufkin who was one of the four suspects involved in the robbery.

Destiny Brianne Womack

A 17-year-old woman from Huntington who was one of the four suspects involved in the robbery.

Unidentified Black Man

A fifth suspect who was with the group but has not been identified.

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What they’re saying

“I was only able to describe one of the suspects, calling him a 'big dude with blond hair,' and told investigators that the suspect had a gun.”

— Victim

“The victim told investigators he believed Ferguson set him up to be robbed, claiming that he saw the black SUV parked near the hotel room earlier that night, and now he believes this is when they made plans to rob him.”

— Victim

“Ferguson confirmed she set the robbery up and identified the other people involved as Johnathan Mitchell Fredregill, Trenton Seth Epperly, and Destiny Brianne Womack.”

— Brittany Ferguson, Suspect

What’s next

The judge will determine bail amounts for the four suspects at their upcoming court hearings.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for increased security measures and community awareness to prevent these types of violent property crimes in the Angelina County area, as well as the importance of addressing underlying mental health and drug use issues that may be driving some suspects to commit such acts.