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Armed Robbery Aiding and Abetting Lands Houston Resident in Hot Water
A 20-year-old Houston resident, Patrick Norman, has been found guilty of aiding and abetting a robbery that occurred on January 29, 2024, at the Spring Smoke Shop on Veteran’s Memorial Drive in Houston, Texas.
On that day, Norman acted as a lookout while his co-conspirator, Danial Starr, 20, entered the store, brandished a firearm at an employee, and stole cash and smoke products. The pair then fled the scene.
An eyewitness identified Norman as the lookout, which led to his subsequent arrest. Initially, Norman claimed not to know Starr, but surveillance footage and phone records revealed communication between the two prior to the robbery.
During the three-day trial, the jury heard testimony from the victim store clerk who was robbed. The defense attempted to convince the jury that Norman never intended to aid and abet a robbery, but the jury did not believe those claims.
U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the conviction, stating that Norman faces up to 20 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge David Hittner will impose sentencing at a later date.
Norman was previously released on bond but was taken into custody on April 21 after arriving late for trial. He will remain in custody pending sentencing. Danial Starr, his co-conspirator, has already pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing. Another Houston resident, Calvin Deshazo, 19, who was charged in relation to the case, has also admitted to aiding and abetting the brandishing of a firearm during two other robberies.
The joint investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and Texas Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Francisco J. Rodriguez and Anh-Khoa Tran are prosecuting the case.
Defendant: Patrick Norman
Criminal Charges: Aiding and Abetting Armed Robbery
City and State: Houston, Texas
Crime Date: January 29, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 20 years in federal prison
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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