On August 13, 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice charged Jose Morales-Santizo, a 32-year-old male, with multiple federal crimes at the U.S. District Court of the District of Delaware (DED Federal District) in Wilmington, Delaware.
Morales-Santizo was accused of being involved in a string of violent robberies that occurred in the Wilmington area. According to the indictment, Morales-Santizo used a firearm during the commission of the crimes, which put the lives of multiple individuals in danger.
The defendant was charged with three counts of armed robbery, one count of carrying a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Morales-Santizo was also accused of using and carrying a firearm in furtherance of the crimes, which carries a 10-year consecutive sentence.
The investigation into Morales-Santizo’s activities began in May 2013, after a robbery occurred at a local convenience store. Surveillance footage from the store captured the suspect’s vehicle, which led investigators to Morales-Santizo’s residence. A search warrant was executed, and authorities found a handgun, which was allegedly used in the commission of the crimes.
On February 14, 2014, Morales-Santizo pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery and one count of carrying a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Morales-Santizo was also ordered to pay a $200 special assessment fee.
Key Facts
- Case: Morales-Santizo
- Court: DED Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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