Although he originally had arranged to come in at 4 o’clock, Lester Hughes’ arrival was inexplicably delayed until nearly 7:30, a law enforcement source with direct knowledge of the case told CLIFFVIEW PILOT.
It’s unclear whether his girlfriend, 48-year-old Debra Viscel, who police said was driving the getaway car, would be with him.
Rockman Hughes bailed out and ran after the black SUV got into an accident during a police chase immediately following the Monday morning holdup.
Although Lester Hughes has no state prison record in New Jersey, his brother has spent a couple of years behind bars, in one instance for eluding police and resisting arrest. Viscel also served time.
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