FORT WAYNE, IN – Three individuals, Quran Waterford, 34, of Bloomington, Indiana, Gary McCaleb, 29, of Harvey, Illinois, and Mandell Strawter, 27, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, have been charged with severe crimes.
According to the U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch, II, Quran Waterford, Gary McCaleb, and Mandell Strawter were indicted in a seven-count indictment for their alleged involvement in the armed robberies of B&H Firearms and a T-Mobile Store in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 5 and 13, 2018.
The indictment alleges that between November 28 and December 13, 2018, the three individuals conspired to commit Hobbs Act Robbery, a federal offense.
The indictment further alleges that on December 5 and 13, 2018, Quran Waterford and Gary McCaleb committed Hobbs Act robberies of B&H Firearms and a T-Mobile store in Fort Wayne. In connection with these robberies, they were also charged with using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to those crimes of violence.
Quran Waterford and Gary McCaleb were also charged with being convicted felons in possession of firearms.
The United States Attorney’s Office emphasizes that an indictment is merely an allegation and that all persons are presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty in court.
If convicted, Quran Waterford, Gary McCaleb, and Mandell Strawter will face a sentence determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The case is a result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Fort Wayne Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stacey R. Speith.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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