Dave Anglin, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robberies, Wisconsin 2015

On December 9, 2013, a brazen armed robbery shook the Hampton Service Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dave Anglin, his brother Michael Anglin, and a third individual committed the heinous crime, leaving a trail of destruction and terror in their wake.

The robbery, which was committed just days after Dave Anglin’s release from prison, where he was serving time for a prior armed bank robbery conviction at Parson’s House in Milwaukee. This latest crime was a stark reminder of the Anglin brothers’ history of violence and their penchant for armed robbery.

Dave Anglin, 41, was scheduled to go to trial in December 2015, but on the first day of the trial, he decided to plead guilty, sparing the prospective jurors and trial witnesses from the ordeal of a lengthy trial.

The Anglin brothers had brandished a 9mm handgun and an assault rifle during the robbery, and in a chilling display of violence, Michael Anglin pistol-whipped and shot an employee of the Hampton Service Center, causing life-threatening and permanent injuries.

The brothers had planned to commit another armed robbery on the morning of December 17, 2013, but law enforcement intervened after receiving information about their plans, foiling their next potential crime.

The successful prosecution of this case was the result of a joint investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Milwaukee Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Kelly B. Watzka and Jonathan H. Koenig prosecuted this case.

On [date], Dave Anglin was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Lynn Adelman to 168 months’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit armed robberies. This sentence brings an end to a tumultuous chapter in the Anglin brothers’ lives, and serves as a reminder of the consequences of their actions.

Dave Anglin’s brother, Michael Anglin, had previously been convicted of related charges following a jury trial in April 2015. The outcome of this case serves as a testament to the resilience of the victims and the unwavering commitment of law enforcement to bring perpetrators to justice.

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