A devastating string of armed robberies shook the cell phone stores in North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Las Vegas from March 18 to June 5, 2017. The culprits, led by Rushard Burton, stole over 400 cell phones from five stores during the heist.
According to court documents, during each robbery, Burton and his co-conspirators pointed firearms at and made threats to the victims in the stores.
Rushard Burton, 27, pleaded guilty in August 2021 to four counts of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey sentenced Burton to three years of supervised release.
Burton’s co-conspirator, Kejon Ward, 28, also pleaded guilty in August 2021, and is scheduled to be sentenced in February 2022.
The case was a joint investigation by the FBI, North Las Vegas Police Department, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and Henderson Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christopher Burton and Stephanie Ihler.
Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse for the FBI made the announcement.
In a statement, the authorities emphasized the gravity of the crimes committed by Rushard Burton and his accomplices, highlighting the need to bring them to justice and ensure public safety.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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