Two teenagers arrested on robbery charges in Cape Girardeau, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU (MO) – Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 3400 Block of William after reports of a suspicious person on July 12 at 12:30 a.m. When arriving to the scene officers found 19-year-old Scott Taylor from Jackson, MO who appeared to be unconscious from an apparent overdose. Taylor had a ski mask over his head and an AK47 style rifle laying over his arm. Officers removed the firearm from his person and placed Taylor in handcuffs. Medical personnel arrived on-scene and began to provide first aid. Taylor was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The firearm was loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition and capable of lethal force.

The reporting party disclosed a black Dodge Challenger left the scene when officers arrived. After further investigation they confirmed the vehicle is registered under Taylor’s name. Officers quickly located the vehicle being operated by 19-year-old Jude Jaco also from Jackson, MO. When officers made contact with the car they discovered Jaco was impaired by alcohol and observed a fully loaded Glock 23 Semi-Automatic pistol on the driver’s side floorboard. After further investigation, officers found multiple rounds of ammunition and magazines for both the AK47 found on Taylor and the pistol in the vehicle.

Taylor and Jaco were taken into custody and both are held without bond.

Scott Taylor charges:

• Class B Felony Robbery (1st degree)
• Felony Armed Criminal Action
• Class B Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon
• Class A Misdemeanor of Assault (4th degree)

Jude Jaco Charges:

• Class B Felony Robbery (1st degree)
• Felony Armed Criminal Action
• Class B Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon
• Class B Misdemeanor of Driving While Intoxicated