A violent robbery crew that terrorized Miami has been brought to justice, with the mastermind behind the group convicted of robbery murder and weapons charges.
Terrance Brown, 41, of Miami, was found guilty of Hobbs Act robbery, two counts of attempted Hobbs Act robbery, and three counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, in a federal court in Florida.
The crimes took place in 2010, with the crew attempting to rob armored Brinks trucks on multiple occasions, resulting in the fatal shooting of a Brinks guard in Miramar. The gunman, who was arrested at the scene and later pleaded guilty, was sentenced to life in prison.
The jury found Brown guilty of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery in 2013, but was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on other charges, leading to a retrial.
"We are gratified that the jury reached a unanimous verdict finding Terrance Brown guilty of robbery murder and related weapons charges," said U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer. "Brown was the mastermind of a violent robbery crew that resulted in the senseless murder of a Brinks guard. Today our community can sleep sounder knowing that Brown is off our streets and that justice has been served."
Brown faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on July 1, 2014, before U.S. District Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum in Ft. Lauderdale.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mark Dispoto, Marc Anton, and Michael Gilfarb, with assistance from the FBI’s Violent Crime Task Force, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, the Miramar Police Department, the Lighthouse Point Police Department and the Coconut Creek Police Department.
Terrance Brown, 41, of Miami
Criminal charges: Hobbs Act robbery, two counts of attempted Hobbs Act robbery, and three counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
City and state: Miami, Florida
Exact date: July 1, 2014 (sentencing)
Sentence or outcome: Maximum sentence of life in prison
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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