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Two Men Indicted in Federal Court with Armed Robbery of Wauwatosa Pharmacy

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Wisconsin

United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that two people were indicted for the armed robbery of the Swan Serv-U Pharmacy in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Elix Powell (age: 19 ) of Indianapolis, Indiana and Antonio Jamerson (age: 19) Chicago, Illinois were charged with one count of interference with commerce by robbery pursuant to the Hobbs Act, and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. 

The indictment alleges that on December 28, 2016, the defendants, armed with a firearm, robbed the Swan Serv-U Pharmacy, located at 9130 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  If convicted, each defendant faces up to 20 years in prison on the armed robbery count and a minimum mandatory sentence of 7 years and up to life in prison on the charge of use of a firearm during a robbery. 

This matter is being investigated by the FBI’s Milwaukee Area Violent Crimes Task Force and the Wauwatosa Police Department.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Laura S. Kwaterski.

This case is being investigated and prosecuted under the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative. Project Safe Neighborhoods is a federal, state, and local law enforcement collaboration to identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals responsible for violent crimes in our neighborhoods. The Project Safe Neighborhoods’ strategy brings together all levels of law enforcement and community resources to reduce violent crime and improve the quality of life in all our neighborhoods.

The Hobbs Act, passed by Congress in 1946, provides federal jurisdiction for cases involving violent criminals who commit armed robbery of businesses involved in interstate commerce. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office collaborate together to ensure that violent offenders are effectively prosecuted, making our communities safer for all. 

The public is cautioned that an indictment is merely a charge and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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For Additional Information Contact:

Public Information Officer Dean Puschnig 414-297-1700

Updated May 21, 2018