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Armed Robberies Sentence in Las Vegas, Nevada 2022
A 49-year prison sentence has been handed down to George Perez, a Las Vegas man found guilty of multiple armed robberies of businesses in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Perez, who has prior felony convictions, committed seven store robberies between January 19, 2022, and January 25, 2022. At all seven robberies, Perez approached the cashiers with store merchandise, pretending he was going to purchase it. At six of the seven robberies, he pointed a Taurus G2 9mm firearm at the cashiers and demanded money.
Perez stole money by threatened force, physical violence, and fear of injury. The convicted felon was prohibited by law to possess a firearm due to his prior convictions, which include attempt possession of controlled substance with intent to sell, two burglaries, and possession of credit or debit card without cardholder’s consent, all in Clark County, Nevada.
In February 2025, following a five-day trial, a jury convicted Perez of seven counts of interference with commerce by robbery, seven counts of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans for the FBI Las Vegas Division made the announcement. The case was investigated by the FBI, with Assistant United States Attorneys David Kiebler and Lauren Ibanez prosecuting the case.
Perez, 35, was sentenced to 49 years in prison by United States District Judge Miranda M. Du. The crimes occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada, between January 19, 2022, and January 25, 2022. Perez has prior felony convictions and is prohibited to possess a firearm. He was convicted of seven counts of interference with commerce by robbery, seven counts of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
He is currently serving a 49-year prison sentence at a federal correctional facility. The investigation and prosecution of Perez’s case were handled by the FBI and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada. Perez’s prior convictions include attempt possession of controlled substance with intent to sell, two burglaries, and possession of credit or debit card without cardholder’s consent, all in Clark County, Nevada.
Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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