Fort Myers man, Kevoun Najae Watts, has admitted to robbing two convenience stores at gunpoint in the city.
According to a plea agreement, Watts robbed the convenience stores on July 31, 2024.
The investigation into the robberies was led by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Myers Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
As part of his plea agreement, Watts has agreed to forfeit the firearm and ammunition he used to commit the offenses.
Watts is facing a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for the robbery offense and a minimum of 7 years, up to life, consecutive to the robbery count for the firearm offense.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Mark Morgan as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities.
Watts, 22, has pleaded guilty to one count of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
A sentencing date has not yet been set for Watts.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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