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A Dallas felon, Antonio Detravion Woodard, Jr., attempted to rob a Plano Lyft driver at gunpoint on January 10, 2025. Woodard, 24, called for a Lyft and then pulled out a gun, demanding the driver’s Cash App and Wallet. However, the driver had no cash, and Woodard was left empty-handed. The driver was able to activate the safety feature in his Lyft app, and local law enforcement responded promptly.
Woodard was found to be a convicted felon, prohibited by federal law from owning or possessing firearms. He pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Richard Schell on July 13, 2026.
The case was investigated by the Plano Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistant U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. prosecuted the case, which is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to combat violent crime and protect communities.
The sentencing of Woodard serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of committing violent crimes and the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws. The collaboration between local law enforcement and federal agencies is crucial in keeping communities safe and holding perpetrators accountable.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Texas
- Location: TX
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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