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Man Sentenced for 8 Armed Robberies

A New Orleans man has been sentenced to 272 months in prison for his role in eight armed robberies of gas stations and convenience stores. Eriston Wilson, 28, was found guilty by a jury in December 2019 on charges of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Wilson committed armed robberies of three Shell Gas Stations on General de Gaulle Drive and multiple convenience stores on the West Bank and in the Seventh Ward. He brandished a firearm and wore blue gloves in the robberies.

Wilson was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in August 2019. He was sentenced to 272 months in the Bureau of Prisons, 60 months of supervised release, and $200 in mandatory special assessment fees by U.S. District Court Judge Lance M. Africk on September 15, 2021.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the case, which was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kathryn McHugh and Greg Kennedy.

The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of armed robbery and the serious consequences that come with it. Wilson’s actions put the lives of innocent people at risk, and his sentence reflects the severity of the crime.

As a community, we must work together to prevent crimes like this from happening. By supporting local law enforcement and advocating for tougher penalties for violent offenders, we can create a safer and more just society for everyone.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to holding those who commit violent crimes accountable for their actions. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators like Wilson to justice and ensure that they face the full force of the law.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is also committed to investigating and prosecuting crimes like armed robbery. We will continue to work closely with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to keep our communities safe and bring those who commit crimes to justice.