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Date: 10-09-2019
Case Style:
United States of America v. Willie Smith
Case Number: 6:18-cr-10153-JWB
Judge: John W. Broomes
Court: United States District Court for the District of Kansas (Sedgwick County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: David M. Lind
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Description:
Wichita, KS - Wichita Man Sentenced In Commercial Robberies
A Wichita man who robbed three stores was sentenced Tuesday to 84 months in federal prison.
Willie Smith, 39, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, he admitted that in 2018 he robbed the QuikTrip store at 1532 S. Seneca. He showed the clerk what appeared to be a revolver before demanding money. Later, when investigators searched his apartment, they found a black BB gun they believe Smith used in three robberies.
At sentencing, the court also took into account as relevant conduct two other robberies Smith committed in 2018. Smith robbed the Express Mart at 565 S. Market. During the robbery, he showed the clerk what appeared to be a revolver. Smith also robbed Pete’s Liquor at 332 W. Harry. During the robbery, he pulled out what appeared to be a revolver.
McAllister commended the Wichita Police Department and Assistant U.S. Attorney David Lind for their work on the case.
Charge:
18:1951(a) Hobbs Act Robbery (INDICTMENT 10/31/2018)
Outcome: Sentenced to 84 months imprisonment, 3 years supervised release, $100 special assessment fee, $851.06 in restitution.
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