Crime Strikes Houston: Man Sentenced for Hobbs Act Robbery and Firearm Trafficking
Houston, Texas – A shocking case of Hobbs Act robbery and firearm trafficking has come to a close with a Texas man facing serious consequences. Harry Keith Dwyan Goffney, 23, of Houston, was sentenced last week to seven years and 10 months in prison for his involvement in a brazen heist.
According to court documents, Goffney conspired with four co-defendants to commit a Hobbs Act robbery, targeting a semi-truck trailer that they believed contained approximately 30 kilograms of cocaine and 400 firearms. The group, armed with firearms, approached the trailer but were caught on surveillance camera wearing masks and gloves. Goffney and two co-defendants opened the trailer but found that their target was not there, so they left the scene.
The investigation into the case was led by the FBI Houston Field Office, with assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Criminal Division, and Special Agent in Charge Douglas A. Williams of the FBI Houston Field Office made the announcement.
The charges against Goffney include conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. Goffney’s co-defendant, Tracy Lee Stevenson, 31, of Houston, pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. Stevenson faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on July 17.
The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protecting communities from violent crime. The operation streamlines efforts and resources from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhood.
Goffney’s sentencing brings an end to a complex and disturbing case. His exact crime date was not specified in the source, but he was sentenced to 7 years and 10 months in prison for conspiring with co-defendants to commit a Hobbs Act robbery and using a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
Defendant: Harry Keith Dwyan Goffney, 23, of Houston, Texas
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime
City and State: Houston, Texas
Exact Date: Not specified in the source, but sentenced in 2024
Sentence: 7 years and 10 months in prison
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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