Artavious Quonta Boddie, Armed Robbery, North Carolina 2014
A string of armed robberies in Wilson, North Carolina, has come to an end as Artavious Quonta Boddie, 24, was sentenced to 235 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. On April 10, 2014, United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle handed down the sentence in federal court. In addition to the prison time, the court also imposed restitution in the amount of $666.00.
The investigation revealed that on February 21, 2013, Boddie approached the clerk at Discount Cigarettes in Wilson, North Carolina, and while brandishing a firearm, threatened to kill the clerk if the clerk did not comply with Boddie's demands. Boddie robbed the establishment of an undisclosed amount of money, cigarettes, and lottery tickets.
On February 24, 2013, Boddie robbed the Kangaroo Express in Wilson, North Carolina of $80. Approximately 45 minutes later, Boddie entered Fuel Doc in Lucama, North Carolina, and stole $406. During both of these robberies, Boddie brandished a firearm.
The investigation of this case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Wilson Police; the Wilson County Sheriff's Office; the Johnson County Sheriff's Office; and the Kenly Police. Assistant United States Attorney Ethan A. Ontjes served as prosecutor on behalf of the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Boddie, 24, pleaded guilty to conspiring to rob a business engaged in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1951, and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A). A Federal Grand Jury returned a Criminal Indictment on October 8, 2013.
The charges against Boddie include conspiring to rob a business engaged in interstate commerce and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Boddie's crimes occurred in Wilson, North Carolina, on February 21 and 24, 2013. The sentencing took place on April 10, 2014.
Boddie's case is a stark reminder of the dangers of armed robbery and the importance of law enforcement working together to bring perpetrators to justice. The sentence handed down by Judge Boyle reflects the severity of Boddie's crimes and the need for accountability.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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