Bobbe Gene Taylor, Hobbs Act Robbery, Oklahoma 2021

On August 2021, a shocking crime took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving two victims shaken and scarred. Bobbe Gene Taylor, 25, and his co-defendants, allegedly robbed two Dominican nationals at gunpoint, leaving them with physical injuries and emotional trauma.

The victims, who worked for a contracted cleaning service, were greeted by Taylor and his co-defendants, who instructed them to back their truck into the driveway. After they put the items back, they were confronted by the armed defendants. The first employee testified that he was struck in the face twice, which broke his nose and orbital socket. The second employee testified that he attempted to take the gun of one of the defendants, but the defendant was stronger than him.

The victims were held at gunpoint while their pockets and truck were searched. The defendants took a debit card, identifications, cellphones, an Apple Watch, a business-related iPad, and several other items from the victim’s vehicle. Both victims were released and immediately drove to a local store, where law enforcement and medical personnel were contacted.

Further investigation revealed that Taylor was seen with Lerontez Sherod Hill, who used the stolen credit card. Video surveillance from the store led law enforcement to Hill and Taylor‘s home. After a search warrant was conducted on their home, items belonging to the victims and firearms were recovered in the home.

Taylor contacted law enforcement to discuss the search warrant on his home and admitted to the crime. He stated that the individuals were robbed and that he should have done more to stop the entire incident. Taylor was found guilty of Hobbs Act Robbery and Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.

Taylor faces serious consequences for his actions. The exact sentence has not been made public, but it is clear that justice has been served. This case serves as a reminder that violent crimes will not be tolerated, and those responsible will face the full force of the law.

The victims, who bravely testified in court, were a testament to the strength and resilience of those affected by crime. Their courage in the face of adversity has inspired others to come forward and seek justice. The Tulsa Police Department and FBI worked tirelessly to bring Taylor to justice, and their efforts have paid off.