Defendant Sentenced for Armed Home Invasion Robbery in West Virginia
A Charleston man has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in an armed home invasion robbery that took place in Marmet, West Virginia.
On April 22, 2012, Robert J. Smith, 36, of Charleston, West Virginia, and three co-conspirators – Robert Barcliff, Keith Glenn, and William Seltzer – carried out the armed robbery, which targeted individuals who they believed to be drug dealers from Detroit, Michigan.
According to court documents, Smith and Barcliff stormed the apartment at gunpoint, stealing drug proceeds from the victims. During the robbery, a firearm was discharged inside the apartment.
At the time of the home invasion, Smith was on supervised release for a previous drug conviction. His involvement in the armed robbery has now landed him a 70-month prison sentence, followed by an additional 37 months for violating his supervised release.
The investigation into the armed robbery was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, South Charleston Police, and Charleston Police. Assistant United States Attorney Monica D. Coleman is in charge of the prosecution.
Robert J. Smith’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the consequences of violent crime, and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
As our city continues to grapple with issues of crime and public safety, it is imperative that we prioritize the work of law enforcement and prosecutors in bringing perpetrators to justice.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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