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Gunpoint Robbery Rocks Crownpoint Gas Station
A brazen gunpoint robbery at the Giants Gas Station and Convenience Store in Crownpoint, New Mexico, has landed a 25-year-old Navajo man behind bars. Trevor David Littleman, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, is facing federal commercial robbery and firearms charges.
According to the criminal complaint, on September 8, 2017, Littleman robbed the gas station at gunpoint, making off with packs of cigarettes and cash from the cash registers. In a chilling display of violence, Littleman allegedly fired one round of ammunition into the ceiling before fleeing the scene.
A 9mm casing and shattered fluorescent light and debris were found on the floor of the gas station, leaving a trail of evidence for investigators to follow. The Crownpoint office of the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety investigated the case.
Littleman remains in federal custody pending trial, which has yet to be scheduled. If convicted on the charges in the criminal complaint, Littleman faces a statutory maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on the Hobbs Act charge. He also faces a mandatory minimum of ten years of imprisonment for discharging a firearm, which must be served consecutive to any sentence imposed on the other charge.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Elisa Dimas is prosecuting the case. Littleman’s defense team has yet to comment on the charges. The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gunpoint robberies and the importance of community vigilance in preventing such crimes.
The Giants Gas Station and Convenience Store is a popular stop for travelers and locals alike. The robbery has left the community shaken and concerned for their safety.
As the case moves forward, the community will be watching closely to see how it unfolds. In the meantime, the authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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