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Armed Robber Gets 10 Year Sentence in DC Court
A Washington D.C. man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for armed robbery and other firearm-related offenses, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Antone Watkins, 29, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty by a Superior Court jury on July 3, 2024, for his role in the June 17, 2022, armed robbery near Howison Place and N Street SW.
According to the government’s evidence, at around 10:47 p.m. on June 17, 2022, the victim was led into an alley where Watkins brandished a firearm and hit the victim across the face with it, chipping his tooth. Watkins and two others then robbed the victim of his cash, chains, watch, and car keys.
Video footage showed Watkins running from the alley, getting into the victim’s truck, and driving off. Further video footage showed Watkins only a few minutes later rummaging through the victim’s belongings in the truck. Police arrested Watkins on September 15, 2022, and he has been detained since.
Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno sentenced Watkins to 120 months in prison for armed robbery, 120 months for each of the two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, 78 months for assault with a dangerous weapon, and 36 months for unauthorized use of a vehicle. Each sentence will run concurrent to each other. In addition, Judge Salerno imposed that Watkins serve five years of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Graves and Chief Smith commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department. Invaluable assistance was provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Probation Office from early in the case and through the trial. They also commended the work of Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mark Levy and Gregory Evans, who prosecuted the case and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tamara Rubb, who investigated the case.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of armed robbery and the importance of community vigilance in keeping our streets safe. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
In related news, the Metropolitan Police Department is urging residents to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
For more information on this case, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department or the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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