Date: 05-24-2018

Case Style:

Case Number: 2:17-cr-20204-JTF

Judge: John T. Fowlkes, Jr.

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee (Shelby County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Karen Hartridge

Defendant's Attorney: Jennifer Fitzgerald for Lareco Brooks

Laren Pasley-Ward for Tentell Razor

Description: Memphis, TN - Two Memphis Men Sentenced to a Total of 250 Months Imprisonment for Robbing Family Dollar Store

Two Memphis men have been sentenced to a total of 250 months in federal prison for committing an armed robbery affecting interstate commerce. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant for the Western District of Tennessee announced the sentences today.

According to information presented in court, on January 21, 2017, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Trentell Razor, 22, and Lareco Brooks, 21, entered the Family Dollar store at 2912 Coleman in Memphis. The men were dressed in black clothing and their faces were covered. Razor jumped over the counter and headed to the back of the store where he saw a customer with her young daughter. He advised them to stay where they were.

U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said:" The senselessness of gun violence has a long lasting effect on victims of armed robbery, and also has a corresponding long lasting consequence for such lawless offenders. These sentences make clear that there will always be a reckoning for the commission of violent crimes."

Brooks, armed with a sawed-off shotgun, put the shotgun to the neck of one of the two employees in the store, grabbed her by the shirt, and threw her to the ground. He then grabbed the second employee by the back of her shirt collar, pulled her across the counter and put the shotgun to her temple. He ordered her to open the register. Razor took money from the drawer and the two men fled on foot. A tracking device hidden in the bills enabled law enforcement to track the men to a Kia Spectra. When officers began following the vehicle, the men sped off and a police pursuit ensued. During the police chase, Brooks asked Razor to pull over and let him out. Razor complied and Brooks fled on foot, throwing the sawed-off shotgun in his wake. Razor finally stopped the vehicle and surrendered to police. Brooks was apprehended several days later on an unrelated charge.

On May 24, 2018, U.S. District Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. sentenced the men to a total of 250 months imprisonment.

This case was investigated by the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force.

Outcome: Pending Counts
Disposition
18:1951.F - INTERFERENCE WITH COMMERCE BY THREAT OR VIOLENCE
(1s) 12 Months BOP; 3 Years Supervised Release.
18:924C.F - VIOLENT CRIME/DRUGS/MACHINE GUN
(2s) 60 Months BOP; 5 Years Supervised Release. (counts 1s & 2s consecutive for a total of 72 months BOP)(Supervised Release: all counts concurrent for total term of 5 Years)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
18:1951.F - INTERFERENCE WITH COMMERCE BY THREAT OR VIOLENCE
(1) Dismissed by motion of the government.
18:924C.F - VIOLENT CRIME/DRUGS/MACHINE GUN
(2) Dismissed by motion of the government.
26:5861(d) UNLAWFUL TO RECEIVE A FIREARM NOT REGISTERED
(3) Dismissed by motion of the government.
26:5861D.F - UNLAWFUL TO RECEIVE A FIREARM NOT REGISTERED
(3s) Dismissed by motion of the government.

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
Felony

Complaints
Disposition
None

Plaintiff
United States of America represented by Karen E. Hartridge
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
167 N. Main St.
Suite 800
Memphis, TN 38103
Email: karen.hartridge@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Bryce Phillips
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
167 N. Main St.
Suite 800
Memphis, TN 38103
901-544-4231
Fax: 901-544-4230
Email: bryce.phillips2@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed # Docket Text
05/24/2018 77 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr.: Sentencing held on 5/24/2018 for Lareco Brooks (1), Count(s) 1, 2, 3, 3s, Dismissed upon motion of the government.; Count(s) 1s, 46 Months BOP; 3 Years Supervised Release; Count(s) 2s, 144 Months BOP; 5 Years Supervised Release. (counts 1s & 2s consecutive for a total of 190 months BOP)(Supervised Release: all counts concurrent for total term of 5 Years). Defendant present in Court with counsel & sworn. Governments collective exhibit #1 entered - 3 photos. The Court recommends to BOP: Defendant shall received jail credit for time while in custody State Court from 02/10/2017 to 02/06/2018. The Court's recommendation as to Supervised Release: 1. The defendant shall cooperate in the collection of DNA. 2. The defendant shall participate in drug testing and treatment as directed by the probation officer.3. The defendant shall participate in GED classes and/or vocational training as directed by the probation officer.4. The defendant shall participate in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) or another similar and approved cognitive behavioral therapy program as directed by the probation officer. Defendant advised of Appeal Rights & handed Appeal Packet. Defendant remanded to USM. (AUSA: Karen Hartridge)(Defense: Jennifer Fitzgerald)(USPO: Andy Granberry) (Court Reporter Lynn Dudley.) (wrh) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
05/24/2018 78 EXHIBIT LIST by United States of America as to Lareco Brooks. (wrh) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
05/24/2018 79 JUDGMENT as to Lareco Brooks (1), Count(s) 1, 2, 3, 3s, Dismissed upon motion of the government.; Count(s) 1s, 46 Months BOP; 3 Years Supervised Release; Count(s) 2s, 144 Months BOP; 5 Years Supervised Release. (counts 1s & 2s consecutive for a total of 190 months BOP)(Supervised Release: all counts concurrent for total term of 5 Years). Signed by Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. on 05/24/2018. (Fowlkes, John) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
05/24/2018 80 REDACTED JUDGMENT signed by Judge, John T. Fowlkes, Jr.. (wrh) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
05/24/2018 81 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr: Sentencing held on 5/24/2018 for Trentell Razor (2), Count(s) 1, 2, 3, 3s, Dismissed by motion of the government.; Count(s) 1s, 12 Months BOP; 3 Years Supervised Release.; Count(s) 2s, 60 Months BOP; 5 Years Supervised Release. (counts 1s & 2s consecutive for a total of 72 months BOP)(Supervised Release: all counts concurrent for total term of 5 Years). Defendant present in Court with counsel & sworn. Government entered Exh #1 DVD. The Court's recommendation as to Supervised Release: 1. The defendant shall cooperate in the collection of DNA. 2. The defendant shall participate in drug testing and treatment as directed by the probation officer.3. The defendant shall participate in vocational training as directed by the probation officer.4. The defendant shall participate in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) or another similar and approved cognitive behavioral therapy program as directed by the probation officer. Defendant advised of Appeal Rights & handed Appeal Packet. Defendant remanded to USM. (AUSA: Karen Hartridge)(Defense: Lauren Pasley-Ward)(USPO: Andy Granberry) (Court Reporter Lynn Dudley.) (wrh) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
05/24/2018 82 EXHIBIT LIST by United States of America as to Trentell Razor. (wrh) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
05/24/2018 83 JUDGMENT as to Trentell Razor (2), Count(s) 1, 2, 3, 3s, Dismissed by motion of the government.; Count(s) 1s, 12 Months BOP; 3 Years Supervised Release.; Count(s) 2s, 60 Months BOP; 5 Years Supervised Release. (counts 1s & 2s consecutive for a total of 72 months BOP)(Supervised Release: all counts concurrent for total term of 5 Years). Signed by Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. on 05/24/2018. (Fowlkes, John) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
05/24/2018 84 REDACTED JUDGMENT signed by Judge, John T. Fowlkes, Jr.. (wrh) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
06/04/2018 85 NOTICE OF APPEAL by Lareco Brooks. (Fitzgerald, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/04/2018)
06/04/2018 86 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Jennifer D. Fitzgerald. by Lareco Brooks. (Fitzgerald, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/04/2018)

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