Demetris Campbell, Armed Robberies, Indiana 2020
An Indianapolis man has been found guilty of masterminding four online marketplace armed robberies, one of which resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy.
Demetris Campbell, 29, was convicted of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, four counts of aiding the interference with commerce by robbery, and three counts of aiding the brandishing of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
Between July 19 and July 28, 2020, Campbell orchestrated at least four armed robberies of victims whom he lured to an apartment complex under the false premise that they could purchase items via the online marketplaces LetGo and OfferUp.
The victims, including a 15-year-old boy and his father, communicated with Campbell, who was using the account “Man with a Plan” (MWTP) on Offer Up, with the intent to purchase an iPhone 11. Campbell provided the victims with a prechosen Indianapolis address to which he lured them to complete the fake transaction.
During one of the robberies, the 15-year-old victim was struck in the face with a pistol, and the robbers stole loose cash from the victims’ wallets as well as Nike Air Jordan tennis shoes the child was wearing.
Campbell's co-conspirator, Angel Montano, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
Campbell is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshals Service, and IMPD investigated this case.
Defendant: Demetris Campbell
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, four counts of aiding the interference with commerce by robbery, and three counts of aiding the brandishing of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
City and State: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: July 19-28, 2020
Sentence: Pending
Dollar Amounts: $560 in cash, iPhones, and Samsung cell phone
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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