A Mobile man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the robbery of a Circle K convenience store.
Andre` Lionel Nettles, 40, was found guilty of robbing the Mobile area Circle K store of cigarettes on March 28, 2024.
The robbery was captured on store surveillance, which showed Nettles wearing a black jacket, black face mask, and pointing a gun at the clerk.
While stealing the cigarettes, Nettles broke a plexiglass case, leaving blood and fingerprints on the scene.
Forensic analysis of the fingerprints and DNA matched Nettles, leading to his arrest and conviction.
Nettles was sentenced to 120 months in prison, followed by a supervised release term of three years.
He was also ordered to pay restitution and fines, although the exact amount of restitution and fines was not specified in the press release.
U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama announced the sentencing.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms along with Mobile Police Department investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys George May and Tandice H. Blackwood prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.
Nettles’ prison sentence will be served in the Bureau of Prisons, followed by a supervised release term of three years.
He is currently serving 120 months in prison for his role in the robbery of the Circle K convenience store.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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