CHERI LAVERNE DALTON
Also known as: Nehanda Abiodun, Nahanda Abiodun, Nahanda Obafemi, Nahanda Obatemi, Cheri Cotton, Betty Carter, Betty W. Carter, Elizabeth Carter, Cheri Dalton, Laverne Dalton, Laverne Cheri Dalton, "Flame"
Current age (if alive)
75
Gender
female
Nationality
New York, New York
Date of case
2/2/2015
Country
United States
Physical Description
Height
173 cm
Weight
68 kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Dark Brown
Ethnicity
Black
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Caution
Cheri Laverne Dalton is wanted for her alleged involvement in the Brinks Armored Car robbery which occurred on October 21, 1981, in Nanuet, New York. The robbery resulted in the loss of $1.6 million. Two police officers and one security guard were killed, and one police officer and two guards were wounded. On November 17, 1982, a federal grand jury operating in the Southern District of New York returned a superseding indictment charging Dalton with Violations of RICO Statute; Interference with Interstate Commerce by Robbery; Obstruction of Justice; Armed Bank Robbery; Bank Robbery Killings; and Aiding and Abetting.
Remarks
Dalton is believed to be living in Cuba. She has ties to Havana, Cuba, and St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Cheri Laverne Dalton.
Last updated: 5/30/2026