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Antwon Moore, a 42-year-old career offender, stabbed a clerk during an armed robbery at a Speedway gas station in Wilson, North Carolina, on April 10, 2025. At 3:30 a.m., Moore entered the minimart, placed a Bootlegger malt beverage on the counter, pulled out a knife, and stabbed the clerk in her chest before stealing hundreds of dollars from the register. The clerk survived by locking herself in the bathroom and calling for help. Moore has a history of violent crime, with five prior robberies in 2001, 2005, and 2006.
Moore pleaded guilty to the robbery on November 25, 2025, and was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, the maximum sentence allowed by law. The sentence reflects the gravity of the violent crime and sends a clear message that robbery and violent crime will not be tolerated in Eastern North Carolina.
The FBI and the Wilson Police Department worked together to investigate the crime and bring Moore to justice. The partnership between federal and local law enforcement is crucial in addressing violent crime and narcotics trafficking in the area.
The 20-year sentence is a significant outcome, and it reaffirms the commitment of law enforcement to secure justice for every victim. Moore will have 20 years to think about his vicious crimes, and the community can rest easier knowing that a violent offender is off the streets.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: North Carolina
- Location: NC
- Source: DOJ Press Release
