GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: A chilling plea deal has been struck in Reno, Nevada, as Mathew Eugene Hovious, 47, stood before a federal judge, admitting his brazen heist of a US Bank inside the Safeway Supermarket. The defendant’s audacity was on full display yesterday when he entered a guilty plea for the October 2017 armed robbery.
Hovious, a resident of Reno, NV, faced United States District Judge Larry R. Hicks and admitted to handing over a terrifying note that threatened death if his demands were not met. The note read: ‘I have a gun and a friend outside. We will use it. Do not pursue. $50s, $20s, $10s only. No dye packs or Transponders. I will kill you.’ With this chilling message, the teller was coerced into stuffing nearly $2,600 into an envelope for Hovious.
The FBI-led investigation has now led to a sentencing date of June 4, 2018, where Hovious faces the harshest penalties. Under federal law, he could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison and hit with a $250,000 fine. The severity of his crime does not go unnoticed by federal authorities.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Rachow is responsible for prosecuting this case, which has garnered national attention for its audacity and the potential severity of the sentence. Hovious’s actions have left the Reno community on edge, highlighting the ongoing threat of violent crime in seemingly safe suburban areas.
The guilty plea comes as a relief to local law enforcement and the justice system, ensuring that those who would terrorize innocent citizens through robbery are held accountable for their actions. As the case unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking within our communities and the unwavering dedication of federal agents like those at the FBI.
Hovious’s plea of guilty underlines the gravity of his crime, and he now awaits the sentence that will likely be one of the longest in recent memory for such an offense. The Reno community can take solace in the knowledge that justice is on its way, as this despicable criminal faces the consequences of his actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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