Please E-mail suggested additions, comments and/or corrections to Kent@MoreLaw.Com.
Help support the publication of case reports on MoreLaw
United States of America v. Michael Deon Woulard
Date: 03-21-2026
Case Number: 3:24-cr-00206
Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Duval County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Jacksonville
Defendant's Attorney: Jeremy Lasnetski
Description:
Jacksonville, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interference with commerce by threat or violence, possession of machine gun during a drug transaction.
Michael Deon Woulard (49, Gainesville) robbed a pawn shop in Jacksonville, stealing goods valued at approximately $45,945. On November 25, 2023, Woulard robbed a jewelry store in Jacksonville, during which he brandished a semi-automatic pistol at employees and stole jewelry valued at approximately $352,000.
On February 20, 2024, Woulard robbed a jewelry store in Ocala, during which he again brandished a semi-automatic pistol at employees and stole jewelry valued at approximately $364,000. Woulard was arrested on February 21, 2024, while in possession of numerous stolen items from the third robbery. During an interview with investigators from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Ocala Police Department, Woulard admitted to committing the jewelry store robberies.
Woulard’s co-defendant, Erica Jordan Patrick, previously pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the November 25, 2023, robbery by casing the store and identifying particular items and jewelry cases for Woulard to target.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Ocala Police Department, and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David B. Mesrobian.
Michael Deon Woulard (49, Gainesville) robbed a pawn shop in Jacksonville, stealing goods valued at approximately $45,945. On November 25, 2023, Woulard robbed a jewelry store in Jacksonville, during which he brandished a semi-automatic pistol at employees and stole jewelry valued at approximately $352,000.
On February 20, 2024, Woulard robbed a jewelry store in Ocala, during which he again brandished a semi-automatic pistol at employees and stole jewelry valued at approximately $364,000. Woulard was arrested on February 21, 2024, while in possession of numerous stolen items from the third robbery. During an interview with investigators from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Ocala Police Department, Woulard admitted to committing the jewelry store robberies.
Woulard’s co-defendant, Erica Jordan Patrick, previously pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the November 25, 2023, robbery by casing the store and identifying particular items and jewelry cases for Woulard to target.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Ocala Police Department, and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David B. Mesrobian.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilt.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Michael Deon Woulard?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilt.
Which court heard United States of America v. Michael Deon Woulard?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Duval County), FL. The presiding judge was Marcia Morales Howard.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Michael Deon Woulard?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Jacksonville. Defendant's attorney: Jeremy Lasnetski.
When was United States of America v. Michael Deon Woulard decided?
This case was decided on March 21, 2026.