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Rock Island Man Sentenced to 166 Months for Armed Robbery
A Rock Island, Illinois, man, Terrance Jermaine “T.J.” Clay, 44, was sentenced to 166 months’ imprisonment for his role in a brazen armed robbery conspiracy.
According to court documents, Clay and his coconspirators targeted drug dealers in the Quad Cities, using GPS monitoring devices to track their victims’ habits and routes. They then used this information to plan and execute armed robberies.
On November 11, 2017, Clay and his coconspirators carried out a particularly brutal robbery in Moline, Illinois, carjacking two people at gunpoint. One of the victims was pistol whipped, and one of the guns discharged.
Clay and his coconspirator then lit the victim’s car on fire in Moline, Illinois. The two men were later arrested and charged with various federal crimes.
Clay pleaded guilty in July 2021 and was sentenced on November 4, 2021. His co-defendant, Kelsey Dwayne Bragg, was sentenced to 190 months’ imprisonment in February 2021.
The statutory penalties for conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery include up to twenty years’ imprisonment. Possession of a firearm in furtherance of robbery carries a mandatory minimum term of ten years and up to life imprisonment.
“This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of armed robbery and the importance of law enforcement’s role in keeping our communities safe,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Douglas J. Quivey. “The United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work with law enforcement to prosecute and abate the continuing problem of armed robbery.”
The Rock Island Police Department, the Scott County, Iowa, Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alyssa Raya represented the government in the prosecution.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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