Justin Bryant Koch, Armed Robbery, New Mexico 2020

Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Armed Robbery

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In a shocking turn of events, Justin Bryant Koch, a 34-year-old Albuquerque resident, was sentenced to 84 months in prison for multiple armed robberies. Koch pleaded guilty on February 1, 2023, to one count of armed robbery and one count of attempted armed robbery. Upon his release from prison, Koch will be subject to 3 years of supervised release.

According to the plea agreement and other court records, on April 7, 2020, at 5:00 pm, Koch entered the Oasis Convenience Store on Carlisle Blvd. NE in Albuquerque and while brandishing a firearm, approached the clerk and demanded that the clerk give him money. The clerk pulled his own firearm in self-defense and Koch fled the store.

Approximately one hour and 40 minutes later, Koch entered the Casa Taco Restaurant on Academy Rd. NE in Albuquerque and repeated his previous behavior, approaching the clerk while armed with a firearm and demanding that the clerk give him money. The clerk gave Koch $331.63 and Koch fled the scene.

After an investigation, it was determined that Koch was the main suspect, and he was later arrested. The FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with the Albuquerque Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Thomas J. Aliberti prosecuted the case.

Koch, a resident of Albuquerque, will serve his sentence in a federal prison. His supervised release will begin once he is released from prison. The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of armed robbery and the importance of community vigilance.

The people of Albuquerque can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Koch will be off the streets for the next 7 years. The sentence sends a strong message that armed robbery will not be tolerated in our community.

Defendant/Respondent:

Justin Bryant Koch

Criminal Charges:

One count of armed robbery and one count of attempted armed robbery

City and State:

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Exact Date:

April 7, 2020

Sentence or Outcome:

84 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release

Dollar Amount:

$331.63

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/albuquerque-man-sentenced-seven-years-multiple-armed-robberies