Indianapolis Man Sentenced for Robberies
INDIANAPOLIS – In a shocking turn of events, 22-year-old Dujuan Lucas was sentenced to 231 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to two robberies and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of both crimes of violence.
According to court documents, on August 8, 2020, Victim 1 contacted Lucas, who had listed a vehicle for sale under a fictitious name, on the internet-based marketplace OfferUp. Victim 1 arranged to meet Lucas at an address on Redskin Lane in Indianapolis and arrived at the location with her three children, Victims 2-4.
Lucas then pointed a pistol at Victim 1’s head, demanded money and told Victim 1 not to resist. Lucas removed $1,000 in U.S. currency from Victim 1’s person and ran off. The police were contacted, and they soon arrived at the scene to investigate the robbery. Through investigation, officers determined that it was Lucas who placed the advertisement on OfferUp and robbed Victim 1 and her three children at gunpoint.
On August 23, 2020, Victim 5 communicated over Facebook Marketplace with Lucas who had listed an iPhone 11 and several other electronics for sale through the website. Victim 5 arranged to meet Lucas, who was portraying himself as a female, at another address on Redskin Lane. Lucas explained to Victim 5 that it would be her “brother” that would be meeting Victim 5.
Lucas approached Victim 5’s vehicle and Victim 5 exited the vehicle to meet Lucas. Lucas asked to see the money first. The victims showed Lucas the money and Lucas handed a box to Victim 5. While Victim 5 was looking at the box, Lucas grabbed Victim 5 from behind, held a gun against Victim 5’s neck, and demanded cash from the group.
Defendant: Dujuan Lucas
Criminal Charges: Two robberies and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of both crimes of violence
City and State: Indianapolis, Indiana
Exact Date: August 8, 2020, and August 23, 2020
Sentence or Outcome: 231 months in federal prison
Dollar Amounts: $1,000
Police recovered a 9mm semiautomatic handgun, two handgun magazines, and other items used during the robberies. Lucas admitted that the handgun and magazines belonged to him.
Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, and Herbert J. Stapleton, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office, made the announcement.
The FBI investigated the case. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department provided valuable assistance. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Chief Judge Tanya Walton Pratt.
As part of the sentence, Judge Pratt ordered that Lucas be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for three years following his release from federal prison.
U.S. Attorney Myers thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lawrence D. Hilton and Kathryn E. Olivier who prosecuted this case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
US NewsUS NewsUS NewsUS News