GREENBELT, Md., —A federal judge has sentenced Andrew Trayvon Hale, 27, of Prince George’s County, to 15 years in prison for his role in a series of 11 armed robberies in Maryland and Washington, D.C. The charges include the discharge of a firearm during one of the robberies, with an additional three years of supervised release after his prison term.
Hale’s sentencing comes as part of an effort under the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative, aimed at reducing violent crime through collaborative law enforcement efforts.
Armed Robbery Spree Ends in High-Speed Chase
Hale and his co-conspirator, Antoine Javon Hare, committed a series of armed robberies between June 19 and July 23, 2022. The two targeted convenience stores and other retail establishments, with at least one firearm present at each crime scene.
On July 23, 2022, following their final robbery, Prince George’s County Police officers tracked the suspects’ vehicle with aerial assistance. A high-speed chase ended when the suspects crashed their car in Washington, D.C. Police arrested both men and recovered firearms along with proceeds from at least one of the robberies.
Hale pleaded guilty to the charges earlier this year, admitting to his role in the crimes. Hare, who also pleaded guilty, is awaiting sentencing on March 27, 2025.
Federal Initiative
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a federal program designed to reduce violent crime by fostering community partnerships and targeting repeat offenders. U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron praised the collaborative efforts of the FBI, Prince George’s County Police Department, Greenbelt Police Department, and the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C., in solving the case.
“The swift action of law enforcement brought this violent crime spree to an end and ensured accountability,” Barron said.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patrick D. Kibbe and Megan S. McKoy prosecuted the case.
Ongoing Efforts
Officials emphasized the importance of Project Safe Neighborhoods in addressing gun violence and enhancing community safety. For more information about PSN and other initiatives, visit the Department of Justice website.
