A brazen daylight robbery shook the streets of Cleveland, Ohio, as Donathan Kidd, 21, allegedly used a firearm to rob a Family Dollar store at 14235 Kinsman Road.
According to sources, Kidd, a Cleveland native, stormed the store on April 29, demanding cash and valuables from terrified employees and customers. The robbery, which lasted mere minutes, left a trail of fear and panic in its wake.
Kidd’s indictment, handed down by Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja, charges him with one count of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of using a firearm in a crime of violence. The Hobbs Act, a federal anti-robbery law, carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
‘If convicted, the defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offense and the characteristics of the violations,’ Sierleja explained.
The investigation into Kidd’s alleged crimes was led by the ATF and Cleveland Division of Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian McDonough will prosecute the case.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
As investigators continue to piece together the events surrounding the robbery, community members are left to wonder: What drove Kidd to commit such a brazen crime?
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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