David Houston Vargas, Armed Robbery, Colorado 2022

A federal jury delivered a guilty verdict against 30-year-old David Houston Vargas for his involvement in a pair of armed robberies committed using a firearm.

The defendant, who was also found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm, faces over 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on September 16, 2022.

According to evidence presented during the four-day trial, Vargas committed two armed robberies on November 14, 2020.

The events escalated on the evening of the robberies when Vargas engaged in a car chase with an Adams County Sheriff's Deputy.

Vargas was later identified and arrested.

The Honorable Judge R. Brooke Jackson presided over the trial, which concluded on June 3, 2022.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Lakewood Police Department, the Westminster Police Department, and the Adams County Sheriff's Office collaborated on the investigation.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Celeste Rangel, Melissa Hindman, and Elizabeth Young led the prosecution.

Vargas's arrest and subsequent trial marked a significant milestone in the efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat violent crime in the region.

The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences faced by individuals who engage in armed robbery and other firearms-related offenses.

Vargas awaits his sentencing, the community can take comfort in knowing that those who commit such crimes will be held accountable for their actions.

The guilty verdict delivered by the federal jury is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the investigators and prosecutors involved in the case.

Key Facts

• State: Colorado
• Category: Violent Crime
• Source: DOJ Press Release ↗

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