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Date: 07-18-2018
Case Style:
United States of America v. Kerry Caldwell
Eastern District of Missouri Federal Courthouse - St. Louis, Missouri
Case Number: 4:17-cr-00515-HEA
Judge: Henry Autrey
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (St. Louis County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Thomas J. Mehan
Defendant's Attorney: Diane Dragan - fPD
Description: St. Louis, MO - Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Carjacking and Gun Charges
Kerry Caldwell was sentenced to 15 years in prison for carjacking and gun charges.
According to court documents, on October 27, 2017, a woman was sitting in her car at a Commerce Bank using the ATM machine when Kerry Caldwell approached her driver’s door. He pointed a firearm at her and ordered her out of the car. She exited the passenger side door and ran. When she looked back, she saw Caldwell driving her car off the lot.
While investigating the carjacking, a St. Louis Police Officer observed Caldwell driving the stolen car in a dangerous and reckless manner and began a pursuit. Shortly thereafter, the officer observed Caldwell walking and after recognizing him as the driver of the stolen car, detained him. The stolen car, containing items stolen from the woman, was found crashed into a tree.
“This sentence and the good work of the St. Louis Police Department has ended the criminal career of this longtime violent offender,” said Jeff Jensen, U.S. Attorney.
Caldwell, 55, of Florissant, MO, pleaded guilty on April 12, 2108, to one felony count of carjacking and one felony count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. He appeared today for sentencing before United States District Judge Henry Autrey.
This case was investigated by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Outcome: 07/12/2018 39 MOTION to Dismiss Count Three by USA as to Kerry Caldwell. (Mehan, Thomas) (Entered: 07/12/2018)
07/12/2018 40 Docket Text ORDER as to Kerry Caldwell Re: 39 MOTION to Dismiss Count Three filed by USA; GRANTED - SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 7/12/18. (KJS) (Entered: 07/12/2018)
07/12/2018 41 JUDGMENT as to Kerry Caldwell (1), Count(s) 1r, 2r, The defendant is hereby committed to the Custody of the US Bureau of Prisons for a term of 180 months. The defendant is to serve a term of 3 years supervised release. Special assessment fee of $200.00 due immediately.; Count(s) 3r, Dismissed Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 7/11/18. (KJS) (Entered: 07/12/2018)
07/12/2018 42 STATEMENT OF REASONS for Sentence as to defendant Kerry Caldwell Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 7/11/18. (KJS) (Entered: 07/12/2018)
07/12/2018 43 NOTICE by Kerry Caldwell of Certification of Compliance with Local Rule 12.07. (KJS) (Entered: 07/12/2018)
CARJACKING; ATTEMPTED CARJACKING
(1r) The defendant is hereby committed to the Custody of the US Bureau of Prisons for a term of 180 months. The defendant is to serve a term of 3 years supervised release. Special assessment fee of $200.00 due immediately.
BRANDISHING A FIREARM IN FURTHERANCE OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE
(2r) The defendant is hereby committed to the Custody of the US Bureau of Prisons for a term of 180 months. The defendant is to serve a term of 3 years supervised release. Special assessment fee of $200.00 due immediately.
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