Robert Joseph Bigelow, Violent Crime, Maryland 2013

In a shocking turn of events, Robert Joseph Bigelow, a 35-year-old Maryland resident, was convicted of violent crimes in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland in 2013. The charges against Bigelow stemmed from a series of violent incidents that took place in the state between February 2012 and January 2013.

According to court documents, Bigelow was accused of committing multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The investigation, led by the Baltimore County Police Department, revealed that Bigelow was involved in a string of violent crimes that targeted local businesses and residents.

On March 20, 2013, Bigelow was arrested and charged with the aforementioned crimes. The case was assigned to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, where it was heard by the Honorable Judge J. Frederick Motz.

After a lengthy trial, Bigelow was found guilty on all counts on August 14, 2013. The verdict was met with relief from the victims and their families, who had been traumatized by the defendant's actions.

In a statement released after the verdict, the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland commended the bravery of the victims and the tireless efforts of the investigators who brought Bigelow to justice.

Bigelow's sentencing hearing was held on October 9, 2013, where he was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, followed by a 5-year term of supervised release. The sentence was seen as a fitting punishment for the defendant's heinous crimes.

Source: https://pcl.uscourts.gov