Ramon Crespo, Armed Robbery, New York 2018

Rochester man sentenced to 96 months in prison for armed robbery of Dunkin’ Donuts in Rochester, NY.

On March 15, 2018, a brazen robbery took place at the Dunkin' Donuts located at 277 East Ridge Road in Rochester, NY. The defendant, Ramon Crespo, 32, of Rochester, NY, entered the store and waved a firearm at store employees before stealing approximately $200 in cash. This heinous crime was a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence in our communities.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Cassie Kocher, who handled the case, stated that investigators with the Rochester Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, which ultimately led to the defendant's arrest on March 22, 2018, following a traffic stop. Upon searching the vehicle, officers located a loaded .40 caliber Glock model 27 semi-automatic handgun.

The case was brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office as part of its Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.

The sentencing of Ramon Crespo to serve 96 months in prison is the result of an investigation by the Rochester Police Department, under the direction of Chief Mark Simmons, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Ashan Benedict, New York Field Division.

This case highlights the importance of community partnerships in combating violent crime. The Rochester Police Department and the U.S. Attorney's Office worked tirelessly to bring this defendant to justice, and their efforts will not be forgotten.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. said, "Ramon Crespo's sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of committing violent crimes with firearms. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those who commit such crimes to justice."

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