Jarrell Fox, Armed Robbery, Louisiana 2021

NEW ORLEANS – In a brazen display of violence, 21-year-old Jarrell Fox of Harahan, Louisiana, has admitted to a string of armed robberies that terrorized local businesses in New Orleans. According to court documents, Fox pleaded guilty on April 26, 2021 to two counts of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(ii).

Between September 25, 2019, and October 10, 2019, Fox carried out two brazen armed robberies. On the first date, he robbed the Family Dollar located at 11901 North I-10 Service Road, brandishing a firearm. Just over a week later, on October 10, 2019, Fox robbed a Subway restaurant located at 3502 South Carrollton Avenue, also brandishing a firearm.

NOPD detectives identified Fox from surveillance camera footage recovered from the stores. A search of Fox’s cellular telephone records revealed that Fox communicated with his girlfriend about the need to commit robberies due to financial problems. Fox’s telephone records also placed him in the vicinity of the September 25th Family Dollar robbery. Additionally, law enforcement located the firearm brandished during the commission of the robbery and the clothing worn during the robbery while executing a search warrant at Fox’s residence.

On July 27, 2021, the Honorable Jay C. Zainey, United States District Court Judge of the Eastern District of Louisiana, will sentence Fox. Fox faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 84 months for each count of the Indictment. The sentences will run consecutive. The maximum sentence that can be imposed for each count is life imprisonment. Fox also faces a fine up to $250,000.00. for each count, a period of supervised release up to 5 years, and a mandatory special assessment of $100.00.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the New Orleans Police Department, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in investigating this matter. This prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Brittany L. Reed.

As Fox awaits sentencing, the people of New Orleans can rest a little easier knowing that justice is being served. The brazen armed robberies that terrorized local businesses will not be forgotten, and Fox will face the consequences of his actions.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the unwavering commitment of law enforcement to keep our streets safe. The people of New Orleans deserve nothing less.

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