U.S. marshals apprehend suspected serial robber in North Philly

The suspect in nearly a dozen robberies in West Philadelphia was arrested Friday morning by U.S. marshals, police said.

Marshals apprehended Cartel Wright shortly after 2 a.m. in North Philadelphia, on the 2100 block of College Avenue. There was a struggle during the arrest, which resulted in a hand injury to one marshal. Wright, also known as Kevin Jones, was taken to Mercy Hospital with chest pains, police said.

Wright, 49, is suspected of robbing two McDonald's and a Rite Aid in West Philadelphia over the span of 14 hours on Jan. 11-12. He is a suspect in at least seven other armed robberies since March.

Police said Wright carjacked a 65-year-old man after his most recent Rite Aid robbery. - Matt Gelb