Las Cruces Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Armed Robbery
Albuquerque – A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 46 months in prison for armed robbery, announced United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office.
Myles Delando Luciano, 27, of Las Cruces, pleaded guilty on May 1, 2023, to one count of interference with commerce by threats or violence.
Luciano admitted to taking property from Lowe’s Home Improvement on July 27, 2022, without paying for it, using the threat of force, violence, and fear. The items stolen had moved in interstate commerce, causing a delay, obstruction, and impact on the store’s operations.
According to the plea agreement, Luciano and Joshua Lopez wrongfully obtained property from Lowe’s Home Improvement by taking the property without payment, using the threat of force.
Lopez, 26, of Las Cruces, pleaded guilty to three counts of interference with commerce by threats or violence on August 8, 2023. Lopez remains in custody pending sentencing.
The Las Cruces Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Las Cruces Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Maria Y. Armijo and Ry Ellison are prosecuting the case.
Defendant:
Myles Delando Luciano
Criminal Charges:
Interference with commerce by threats or violence
City and State:
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Sentence:
46 months in prison
Upon release from prison, Luciano will be subject to 3 years of supervised release.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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