Dequan M. Keys, Armed Robbery, Ohio 2025
Columbus man charged with committing 5 armed robberies in 6 days, gun shop thefts, and illegally possessing firearm as convicted felon.
Dequan M. Keys, 30, allegedly committed the robberies between January 12 and January 26, 2025. According to the indictment, Keys stole a handgun from Vance Outdoors, a federal firearms licensee, on January 12 and January 17. Marwan H. Muhammad, 33, also of Columbus, allegedly participated in the January 17 robbery.
Between January 21 and January 26, Keys allegedly brandished a firearm and robbed Little Caesars Pizza on Harrisburg Pike, Turkey Hill on South Hamilton Road in Whitehall, Turkey Hill on Stringtown Road in Grove City, Dollar General on West Broad Street, and Turkey Hill on Morse Road, all in Columbus. He allegedly attempted to rob the Turkey Hill on Cleveland Avenue in Columbus on the same day as the Little Caesars Pizza armed robbery.
Keys, as a previously convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing firearms. The indictment charges Keys with seven total robberies and one attempted robbery, including the gun shop thefts and armed robberies. Marwan H. Muhammad, 33, is also charged with participating in one of the robberies.
Kelly A. Norris, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, and Thomas A. Greco, Acting Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF), announced the charges. Assistant United States Attorney Noah R. Litton is representing the United States in this case.
An indictment merely contains allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Defendant: Dequan M. Keys, 30, of Columbus, Ohio
Criminal Charges: 14-count indictment for seven total robberies, one attempted robbery, and gun shop thefts
City and State: Columbus, Ohio
Date of Crime: January 12-26, 2025
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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