Office of State Attorney
Alexcia Cox

15th Judicial Circuit
Serving the Citizens of Palm Beach County

Office of State Attorney
Alexcia Cox

15th Judicial Circuit
Serving the Citizens of Palm Beach County

Sentencing Alert

August 5, 2025

Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Armed Carjacking of Rideshare Driver

Evandole Lusane has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison after pleading guilty to armed carjacking, kidnapping and robbery charges. The first 10 years of the sentence must be served day for day with no gain time.
On Jan. 11, 2024, Lusane pulled a firearm on a Lyft driver, forcing him to drive to two different bank branches, where he compelled the victim to withdraw a total of $1,000 from ATMs. Lusane then ordered the driver to stop at a convenience store, took the car keys, made a purchase, and continued the ordeal until the victim was finally able to escape.
This case was successfully prosecuted by our newly established 10/20/Life Robbery Unit, with outstanding support and collaboration from the Boynton Beach Police Department.
This sentence ensures Lusane, 23, will serve significant time for these violent acts. We extend our thanks to Assistant State Attorney Paul Newman for securing this outcome and obtaining justice for the victim and our community.

For further information contact:

Marc Freeman

mfreeman@sa15.org

(561) 355-7263

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401 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Palm Bch Gardens, FL 33418
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Delray Beach, FL 33444
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Belle Glade, FL 33430
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West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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