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Two Indianapolis men each face more than 19 years in prison for their roles in a string of 2022 armed robberies in Marion County, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker sentenced Donta Allen, 28, and Lance McGee, 33, to federal prison for their roles in 11 armed robberies across the county.
Allen pleaded guilty to 11 counts of interference with commerce by robbery and four counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. In June, he was sentenced to 38 years in federal prison, followed by three years of restitution, and ordered to pay $12,790.91 in restitution.
McGee pleaded guilty to 11 counts of interference with commerce by robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. He was sentenced last month to 19.5 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $12,790.91 in restitution.
According to court documents, from March 25 through April 8, 2022, Allen and McGee conspired to rob at least 11 different stores in Indianapolis and Speedway, Indiana. Wearing a ski mask and concealing his tattoos with makeup, Allen entered each store, pointed a firearm at the cashier, and demanded cash, authorities said. McGee acted as the getaway driver in a Chevy Malibu and received a share of the stolen proceeds.
The firearm used in the robberies—a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol—was stolen by McGee from a client while working for a moving company, court documents show.
The robberies occurred on the following dates and at these locations:
| Date | Victim Business |
| March 25, 2022 | Disc Replay; 8210 Rockville Road, Indianapolis |
| March 25, 2022 | GameStop; 5816 Crawfordsville Road, Speedway |
| March 27, 2022 | GameStop; 3269 West 86th Street, Indianapolis |
| March 27, 2022 | AutoZone; 4606 East County Line Road, Indianapolis |
| April 2, 2022 | GameStop; 4525 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis |
| April 2, 2022 | AutoZone; 7455 Michigan Road, Indianapolis |
| April 3, 2022 | Disc Replay; 9739 East Washington Street, Indianapolis |
| April 5, 2022 | Disc Replay; 7317 US 31 South, Indianapolis |
| April 5, 2022 | AutoZone; 8525 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis |
| April 5, 2022 | AutoZone; 6055 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis |
| April 8, 2022 | GameStop; 6905 South Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis |
At the time of the offenses, both defendants had prior felony convictions that prohibited them from legally possessing firearms. McGee had previously been convicted of felony possession of a narcotic drug and aggravated possession of drugs. Allen had prior convictions for robbery, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.
“This case sends a clear message that repeat violent offenders who terrorize our communities will face the full force of federal justice,” said Tom Wheeler, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, in a news release. “Donta Allen and Lance McGee are recidivist criminals who committed a spree of armed robberies, endangering lives across Marion County. Thanks to the exceptional work of the FBI, IMPD, and the Speedway Police Department, they have received lengthy prison sentences and can no longer threaten the safety of our neighborhoods.”
The FBI, IMPD, and Speedway Police Department investigated this case.
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