Three Memphis men are sentenced to a combined total of over 30 years in federal prison following their involvement in an armed robbery at a local gas station in November 2021. During the incident, Anthony Lewis, Kyle Walker, and Aramis Smith stole approximately $100, with Walker brandishing a firearm at an employee while Lewis acted as a lookout. Their arrest came after a witness reported the crime, leading police to pursue and apprehend the suspects after a vehicle crash near the Hernando DeSoto Bridge.
All three defendants pleaded guilty, acknowledging their roles in the violent crime, and face significant prison sentences, with Lewis receiving an additional 24 months for violating the conditions of supervised release related to a previous conviction. The case sheds light on ongoing crime issues in Memphis, where the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force and local police continue efforts to combat violent offenses.
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