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U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron | U.S. Department of Justice

Prince George's man sentenced for armed robbery spree

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U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Andrew Trayvon Hale, a 27-year-old resident of Prince George’s County, to 15 years in federal prison. This sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release. Hale's sentencing is linked to his involvement in 11 armed commercial robberies and the discharge of a firearm during one of these incidents.

The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron for the District of Maryland, alongside Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Baltimore Field Office; Chief Malik Aziz from the Prince George’s County Police Department; Chief Richard Bowers from the Greenbelt Police Department; and Chief Pamela Smith from the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.

Hale's plea agreement reveals that between June 19, 2022, and July 23, 2022, he and co-conspirator Antoine Javon Hare carried out at least 11 robberies across retail establishments located in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Each robbery involved at least one perpetrator wielding a firearm.

On June 19, 2022, Hale and Hare began their spree with armed robberies targeting convenience stores across Maryland and Washington D.C. Following their final heist, they were pursued by officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department with assistance from a Guardian helicopter as they attempted to flee into Washington D.C., resulting in a high-speed chase that ended when they crashed their vehicle and were apprehended. Law enforcement recovered firearms belonging to Hale and Hare along with stolen goods.

Antoine Javon Hare admitted guilt for his role in these crimes on December 11, 2024. His sentencing is set for March 27, 2025.

This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative designed to reduce violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The strategy emphasizes trust-building within communities, supporting organizations focused on violence prevention, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and assessing outcomes.

U.S. Attorney Barron acknowledged the efforts of multiple police departments involved in this investigation: "I commend the FBI, Prince George’s County Police Department, Greenbelt Police Department, and the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department for their diligent work." He also extended gratitude to Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patrick D. Kibbe and Megan S. McKoy who are handling prosecution duties.

Further details about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office can be found on their website.

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