A federal jury has convicted Ronald O. Perkins, a 29-year-old man from Black Jack, Missouri, for committing five armed robberies across Missouri and Illinois in 2023. The U.S. Attorney’s Office reported that Perkins, armed during each heist, targeted three gas stations, a convenience store, and a liquor store within a span of just over two months, demanding cash while brandishing and even firing his weapon in one instance.
In a compelling turn of events, law enforcement linked Perkins to the crimes through surveillance footage, incriminating evidence found in his home, and a distinctive scar that matched the robber’s description. The jury found him guilty on multiple counts, and he now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 3.
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