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United States of America v. Craig Wilson
Date: 02-14-2025
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Judge: Carmen McLean
Court: District of Columbia Superior Court
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Washington, D.C. Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
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Crime Spree at CVS Stores in Northwest Results in Prison Term
Craig Wilson, 64, of Washington DC, was indicted for aggregated first-degree theft, for a string of retail thefts over the course of 11 days.
Wilson pleaded guilty on November 5, 2024, in D.C. Superior Court to one count of first-degree theft and one count of misdemeanor bail reform act violation. The Honorable Judge Carmen McLean ordered Wilson to serve 20 months in prison on the first-degree theft charge and 90 days incarceration on the bail reform act charge. Both counts were ordered to run consecutive to one another and Mr. Wilson's prison sentence is to be followed by three years of supervised release.
Between June 19, 2024 and September 9, 2024, Wilson committed a string of thefts, mostly at the same CVS store located in the 1000 block of 16th Street, N.W. During that period, Wilson committed 13 retail thefts over the course of 11 days. In each instance, Wilson was seen on surveillance camera entering the stores, taking merchandise from the shelves, and leaving the stores without paying for the merchandise. Wilson stole over $3,000 in merchandise during his crime spree.
Wilson was arrested on September 26, 2024, and he has been in custody since.
In announcing the sentence, U.S. Attorney Martin and Chief Smith commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department. They also commended the work of Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Cook, who prosecuted the case, and paralegal Sabrina Hudgens.
Washington, D.C. criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of first-degree theft and one count of misdemeanor bail reform act violation
Crime Spree at CVS Stores in Northwest Results in Prison Term
Craig Wilson, 64, of Washington DC, was indicted for aggregated first-degree theft, for a string of retail thefts over the course of 11 days.
Wilson pleaded guilty on November 5, 2024, in D.C. Superior Court to one count of first-degree theft and one count of misdemeanor bail reform act violation. The Honorable Judge Carmen McLean ordered Wilson to serve 20 months in prison on the first-degree theft charge and 90 days incarceration on the bail reform act charge. Both counts were ordered to run consecutive to one another and Mr. Wilson's prison sentence is to be followed by three years of supervised release.
Between June 19, 2024 and September 9, 2024, Wilson committed a string of thefts, mostly at the same CVS store located in the 1000 block of 16th Street, N.W. During that period, Wilson committed 13 retail thefts over the course of 11 days. In each instance, Wilson was seen on surveillance camera entering the stores, taking merchandise from the shelves, and leaving the stores without paying for the merchandise. Wilson stole over $3,000 in merchandise during his crime spree.
Wilson was arrested on September 26, 2024, and he has been in custody since.
In announcing the sentence, U.S. Attorney Martin and Chief Smith commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department. They also commended the work of Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Cook, who prosecuted the case, and paralegal Sabrina Hudgens.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Craig Wilson?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Craig Wilson?
This case was heard in District of Columbia Superior Court, DC. The presiding judge was Carmen McLean.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Craig Wilson?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Washington, D.C. Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Craig Wilson decided?
This case was decided on February 14, 2025.