Charles Lamar Scott, Armed Robbery, Oklahoma 2023

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: A man from Mississippi has pleaded guilty to an armed robbery at a CVS Pharmacy in Oklahoma City.

In May 2023, a federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment against Charles Lamar Scott, 35, of Greenville, Mississippi. The indictment charged Scott with interference with commerce by robbery, using, carrying, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging a machinegun during and in relation to a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a machinegun, and felon in possession of a firearm.

On December 26, 2022, Scott allegedly committed an armed robbery at a CVS Pharmacy in Oklahoma City. According to the indictment, during the robbery, Scott discharged two firearms, including a firearm that had been modified to operate as a machinegun.

Today, Scott pleaded guilty to Counts 1, 2, and 4 of the indictment. As part of his plea, Scott admitted that he used force and violence to obtain money from CVS, that he discharged a firearm during and in relation to the robbery, and that he was aware that one of the firearms he possessed had been modified to become a machinegun.

Charles Lamar Scott, 35, faces up to life imprisonment and a fine of up to $750,000.00 at sentencing. The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stan J. West and David R. Nichols, Jr. are prosecuting the case. Scott’s guilty plea is a result of a thorough investigation by the authorities. The case highlights the need for stricter gun laws and increased penalties for violent crimes.

Defendant: Charles Lamar Scott

Criminal Charges: Interference with commerce by robbery, using, carrying, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging a machinegun during and in relation to a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a machinegun, and felon in possession of a firearm

City and State: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Date: December 26, 2022

Sentence: Up to life imprisonment and a fine of up to $750,000.00

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