Rangeley Robbery Conspiracy Lands Two New York Men Behind Bars
U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced yesterday the conviction of two New York men for their role in a Rangeley robbery conspiracy.
Andre Muller, 51, and Robert Holland, 42, both of New York, N.Y., were found guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Hobbs Act Robbery after a six-day jury trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
According to court records and evidence presented at trial, in July 2016, Muller, Holland, and three other men developed a plan to steal controlled substances from a Rangeley residence.
On July 26, 2016, Muller traveled from New York City with two co-conspirators, meeting up with Holland and another co-conspirator at a property just outside of Rangeley.
Muller, Holland, and the three other co-conspirators discussed how to carry out the robbery. On July 28, 2016, two co-conspirators entered the Rangeley residence armed with knives and a baseball bat with the intent to take the controlled substances.
Muller and Holland both face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
They will be sentenced after the completion of presentence investigation reports by the U.S. Probation Office.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Maine State Police; and the Rangeley Police Department investigated the case, with assistance provided by the Maine Office of the Attorney General.
Notably, this is not the first time Muller and Holland have faced justice for their crimes. They had previously been convicted following a five-day jury trial that concluded on August 10, 2022. However, Judge Torresen granted a motion for a new trial based on evidence of juror prejudgment.
The new trial concluded on November 20, 2023.
Defendants: Andre Muller, Robert Holland
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to Commit Hobbs Act Robbery
City and State: Bangor, Maine
Date: July 26-28, 2016
Sentence: Up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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