A federal jury has found Troy Markeith Griffin, 38, of Bradenton, guilty of conspiring to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of an armed robbery.
According to the United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III, Griffin faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 7, 2017.
Griffin was indicted on November 4, 2015, along with four co-conspirators, including his son and nephew. The indictment came after a series of armed robberies in Manatee and Pinellas counties.
Testimony presented at trial revealed that Griffin and his co-conspirators committed at least four armed robberies before they were apprehended. Three of the robberies occurred at bars in Manatee County, including the Oasis Bar, Bubbas Too, and the Three Oaks Bar. The fourth robbery occurred at the Twin Horse Saloon in Pinellas County, during which the defendants repeatedly held a firearm to the head of the bartender, and beat the patrons with a pool stick.
Following the robbery at the Twin Horse Saloon, Griffin led police on a high-speed chase for several miles in St. Petersburg before the officers disabled Griffin’s vehicle and, with canine assistance, ultimately apprehended all five individuals.
Troy Markeith Griffin, Jr., Tevin Jamar Marketh Major, Craig Demetrio Koonce, and Juwaan Roberts previously pleaded guilty for their roles in this case and are currently awaiting sentencing. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Natalie Adams and Carlton Gammons.
The guilty verdict is a result of the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to bring those responsible for violent crimes to justice. The case serves as a reminder of the severity of armed robbery and firearm charges, and the potential consequences for those who engage in such activities.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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