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United States of America v. Dametri G. Horton
Date: 02-17-2026
Case Number: 23-cr-00200
Judge: Pamela Pepper
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (Milwaukee County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Milwaukee
Defendant's Attorney: John Binder
Description:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interference with commerce by threat or violence and felony possession of a firearm.
Dametri G. Horton, age 34, was found guilty of committing a commercial business armed robbery. The evidence established that on November 20, 2022, Horton entered a Walgreens in the City of Milwaukee, approached a cashier, brandished a firearm, and demanded money. When the cashier backed away in fear, Horton reached across the counter and stole $385.44 from the register drawer.
The Milwaukee Police Department apprehended Horton approximately two weeks later after Horton led officers on a vehicle pursuit that lasted nearly 10 miles. As police sought to arrest Horton, he discarded a loaded, Taurus semi-automatic pistol. Horton has prior State of Wisconsin felony convictions for burglary, fleeing, recklessly endangering safety, and theft. As a convicted felon, he was federally prohibited from possessing a firearm. Prior to his armed robbery jury trial, Horton entered a guilty to plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
“This case demonstrates the power of strong partnerships between federal and local law enforcement, along with a dedicated prosecution team” said U.S. Attorney Schimel. “Working together with FBI’s Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force and Milwaukee Police Department, we ensured that a dangerous, repeat offender was held fully accountable, and this sentence sends a clear message that armed robbery and illegal firearm possession will be aggressively prosecuted and met with serious consequences.”
“Mr. Horton’s brazen and reckless conduct put Milwaukee residents at risk - from an armed robbery at a drug store to a vehicle pursuit,” said FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr. “The FBI is committed to crushing violent crime and identifying criminals who threaten our communities. The FBI and our partners on the Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force will continue to aggressively pursue our mission to ensure public safety.”
This case was investigated by the FBI’s Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force and City of Milwaukee Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Benjamin Wesson and Robert Brady.
Dametri G. Horton, age 34, was found guilty of committing a commercial business armed robbery. The evidence established that on November 20, 2022, Horton entered a Walgreens in the City of Milwaukee, approached a cashier, brandished a firearm, and demanded money. When the cashier backed away in fear, Horton reached across the counter and stole $385.44 from the register drawer.
The Milwaukee Police Department apprehended Horton approximately two weeks later after Horton led officers on a vehicle pursuit that lasted nearly 10 miles. As police sought to arrest Horton, he discarded a loaded, Taurus semi-automatic pistol. Horton has prior State of Wisconsin felony convictions for burglary, fleeing, recklessly endangering safety, and theft. As a convicted felon, he was federally prohibited from possessing a firearm. Prior to his armed robbery jury trial, Horton entered a guilty to plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
“This case demonstrates the power of strong partnerships between federal and local law enforcement, along with a dedicated prosecution team” said U.S. Attorney Schimel. “Working together with FBI’s Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force and Milwaukee Police Department, we ensured that a dangerous, repeat offender was held fully accountable, and this sentence sends a clear message that armed robbery and illegal firearm possession will be aggressively prosecuted and met with serious consequences.”
“Mr. Horton’s brazen and reckless conduct put Milwaukee residents at risk - from an armed robbery at a drug store to a vehicle pursuit,” said FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr. “The FBI is committed to crushing violent crime and identifying criminals who threaten our communities. The FBI and our partners on the Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force will continue to aggressively pursue our mission to ensure public safety.”
This case was investigated by the FBI’s Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force and City of Milwaukee Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Benjamin Wesson and Robert Brady.
Outcome:
The Defendant was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Dametri G. Horton?
The outcome was: The Defendant was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Dametri G. Horton?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (Milwaukee County), WI. The presiding judge was Pamela Pepper.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Dametri G. Horton?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Milwaukee. Defendant's attorney: John Binder.
When was United States of America v. Dametri G. Horton decided?
This case was decided on February 17, 2026.