Daniel D. Martin, a 22-year-old from Ferguson, receives a seven-year prison sentence for a dollar store armed robbery in which he stole $267.34 while threatening a cashier with a handgun. The incident, which occurred on August 29, 2021, was triggered by Martin presenting a pack of Skittles at the checkout before demanding cash at gunpoint.
After a guilty plea to charges of robbery and firearm possession, U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp emphasized the severity of armed robbery punishments in Missouri. This case serves as a stark reminder of the judicial system’s commitment to deter violent crime, no matter how small the theft may appear, drawing swift action from local and federal law enforcement.
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