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Belleville Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Armed Robbery
Cameron J. Blake, a 23-year-old Belleville man, will be spending over two decades behind bars for stealing cash from four local businesses at gunpoint. He was sentenced to 252 months in federal prison on four counts of interfering with commerce by robbery and three counts of use of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
Blake pled guilty to the charges back in April. According to court documents, the crimes occurred in December of 2019. On December 2, 2019, Blake entered two different ZX gas stations, one in Swansea and one in Belleville, and a Huck’s Food and Fuel in Belleville, and demanded money. Blake brandished a gun with a flashlight attachment and took cash from employees by force.
On December 27, 2019, Blake entered a Domino’s Pizza in Belleville, and again displayed a firearm with a flashlight attachment when he demanded cash. As part of his sentence, Blake was also ordered to serve a three-year term of supervised release.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
The investigation was conducted by Belleville Police Department, Swansea Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Alexandria Burns.
Blake’s actions put the lives of innocent individuals at risk, and he must now face the consequences of his crimes. This sentence serves as a reminder that armed robbery will not be tolerated in our community.
The people of Illinois can rest a little easier knowing that Cameron J. Blake will be behind bars for a long time. His sentence is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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