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WICHITA, KAN. – A brazen armed robbery at a west Wichita convenience store landed Quincy D. Hadley, 36, of Wichita, in federal custody Thursday, Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall announced. The incident, which unfolded at the Presto Circle K located at 4414 W. Maple, wasn’t just about the cash; it was about the cigarettes. Specifically, the *right* cigarettes.
According to a criminal complaint, Hadley entered the store sporting a ski mask and wielding a .40 caliber High Point pistol. He immediately brandished the weapon at the store clerk, demanding cash. After successfully relieving the store of its money, Hadley’s demands took a peculiar turn. He initially requested cigarettes, then scoffed at the bargain brands offered, insisting on name-brand Marlboro and Camel cartons. The clerk complied, and Hadley made off with both cash and premium smokes.
The Wichita Police Department responded swiftly to the 911 call. Officers located Hadley nearby, attempting a hasty wardrobe change in a parked car. When questioned about his state of undress, Hadley offered a startling explanation: he was “watching pornography on his phone.” A truly classy criminal, this one.
Hadley now faces a trifecta of federal charges: one count of robbing a commercial business, one count of brandishing a firearm during the robbery, and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm following a prior felony conviction. If convicted, Hadley could face a hefty sentence. The robbery count carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Brandishing a firearm during the commission of a crime isn’t cheap either – not less than seven years and up to $250,000 in fines. The unlawful firearm possession charge carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years and another $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brent Anderson is leading the prosecution. The Wichita Police Department conducted the initial investigation, bringing Hadley’s little cigarette-fueled crime spree to an end. It’s a reminder that even the most seemingly petty crimes can carry serious federal consequences, especially when a firearm is involved.
Important Note: As with all criminal cases, Quincy D. Hadley is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The charges outlined in the complaint are allegations of criminal conduct and do not constitute a conviction.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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