Michael Thompson, Pharmacy Robbery, Maine 2012
A brazen pharmacy robbery in Guilford, Maine, ended in a 7-year prison sentence for a Dexter man. Michael Thompson, 27, of Dexter, Maine, was sentenced to 82 months in prison and three years of supervised release for the pharmacy robbery.
According to court records, on March 10, 2012, Thompson entered the Rite Aid pharmacy in Guilford, Maine, wearing a bandana, a hood, sunglasses, and gloves. He jumped over the pharmacy counter, brandished a large hunting-style knife, and demanded narcotics. A pharmacist opened the locker containing narcotics, and Thompson filled his backpack with more than $5,000 worth of them. Thompson pleaded guilty to the charge on December 9, 2014. He was also ordered to pay $5,178.58 in restitution. The investigation was conducted by the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office, the Maine State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Somerset County Sheriff's Office. This case highlights the importance of interagency cooperation in combating crime. The sentence handed down by Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr., sends a strong message that such brazen crimes will not be tolerated. Thompson's sentence is a result of a thorough investigation and the hard work of law enforcement agencies involved. The people of Maine can rest assured that their safety is a top priority. This case serves as a reminder that crime will not pay, and those who commit such crimes will face the full force of the law. Contact: Andrew McCormack, Assistant United States Attorney, (207) 945-0373.Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/pr/dexter-man-sentenced-almost-seven-years-pharmacy-robbery