A Revere resident has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for committing armed robberies at two convenience stores in the Boston area within a span of one week. The sentencing took place in a federal court in Boston, with U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns presiding over the case.
Jaquan Barrows, aged 27, faced charges after pleading guilty in December 2024 to two counts of robbery interfering with interstate commerce—commonly recognized as Hobbs Act robbery. Alongside, he was charged for using and brandishing a firearm during these crimes. The episode began with Barrows' criminal complaint filed in April 2024.
The first incident occurred on the morning of March 29, 2024, when a masked individual, wearing dark clothing and an orange safety vest, entered a Revere convenience store. Brandishing a handgun, the perpetrator demanded money and struck the store clerk on the head with the firearm. He then took an ice cream bar from the freezer before leaving the store.
Less than a week later, on the morning of April 4, 2024, a similar masked individual entered a convenience store in Everett. Initially behaving as a shopper, the suspect then employed similar tactics by brandishing a handgun and demanding cash from the clerk before fleeing.
Law enforcement investigations led to the identification of a Honda Pilot near the Revere store, registered to a person residing with Barrows. Surveillance footage from both the store and Barrows' residence revealed clothing links between Barrows and the robber. A subsequent search of Barrows' residence uncovered matching clothing items and a handgun, resulting in his immediate arrest.
"United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division made the announcement today," declaring the successful prosecution. They acknowledged the valuable cooperation of the Revere and Everett Police Departments, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Maynard handling the case.
