Raiff Harland Hayes, Discharging Firearm During Robbery, New Mexico 2015

Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Discharging Firearm During Robbery of Commercial Business

Albuquerque, New Mexico – Raiff Harland Hayes, 25, of Albuquerque, N.M., pleaded guilty in federal court this morning to discharging a firearm during the robbery of a commercial business. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Hayes will be sentenced to 10 years in federal prison followed by a term of supervised release to be determined by the court.

Hayes was arrested on August 18, 2015 on a criminal complaint charging him with violating the Hobbs Act and federal firearms laws. According to the complaint, Hayes robbed ABQ Interlock, a business located at 2444 Menaul Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, on the afternoon of July 27, 2015.

According to surveillance video, Hayes pointed a firearm at two employees, fired a shot into the ceiling, placed a bag on the counter, and demanded that the employees put cash into his bag. On July 28, 2015, one of the employees identified Hayes as the robber from a photo array. Thereafter Hayes was arrested on state charges that were later dismissed in favor of federal prosecution.

Hayes was indicted on September 10, 2015 and charged with violating the Hobbs Act and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence on July 27, 2015 in Bernalillo County, N.M.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Police Department with assistance from the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Norman Cairns is prosecuting the case under a federal anti-violence initiative that targets “the worst of the worst” offenders for federal prosecution.

Under the plea agreement, Hayes pleaded guilty to Count 2 of the indictment and admitted discharging a firearm during the armed robbery of a business engaged in interstate commerce. Hayes remains in custody pending a sentencing hearing which has yet to be scheduled.

Defendant’s Information:

Defendant: Raiff Harland Hayes

Criminal Charges: Violating the Hobbs Act and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence

City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Arrest Date: August 18, 2015

Outcome: 10 years in federal prison followed by supervised release

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Police Department, with assistance from the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Norman Cairns is prosecuting the case under a federal anti-violence initiative that targets “the worst of the worst” offenders for federal prosecution.

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