INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in connection with an armed robbery at a far east side Dollar General.
Devron Coleman, 39, pleaded guilty to interference of commerce by robbery, brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. He was sentenced to 121 months.
According to court documents, Coleman entered a Dollar General store on the city's far east side Aug. 30, 2023, and pointed a gun at an employee while demanding cash from the register.
"Coleman inadvertently stole a tracking device from the store when he collected the cash, leading IMPD officers to locate him at his Indianapolis residence quickly after," the DOJ said in a statement.
Officers found $200 in cash and a gun used in the robbery on Coleman.
At the time of his arrest, Coleman had previously been convicted of multiple felonies, which prohibited him from carrying a gun.
The case was investigated by the FBI and IMPD.
“Reducing violence is a top priority for this office, and illegally armed felons, in particular, will continue to be the target of our investigative resources,” U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers said in a statement. “Repeat violent offenders face lengthy terms in federal prison because we know they pose a higher risk to the community. I commend the FBI and IMPD, and our federal prosecutor, for their work to quickly arrest the defendant and hold him accountable.”
