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Press Release

Fargo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Robbery

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of North Dakota

Fargo – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced that Lucas Tavares, Age 34 of Fargo, ND, appeared in United States District Court today and was sentenced by Chief Judge Peter Welte to serve eight years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release for the offense of Hobbs Act Robbery.  Tavares was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment fee.

As reflected in court documents, on March 5, 2024, Tavares robbed the Loaf ‘N Jug located at 1201 N. University Ave, Fargo, ND. An employee told responding officers that Tavares held a knife to his neck during the robbery.  Fargo Police Department detectives quickly identified Tavares as the robber and took him into custody on the same day as the robbery.  A federal grand jury indicted Tavares for one count of Hobbs Act Robbery.  Tavares pleaded guilty on January 13, 2025.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office, District of North Dakota, Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Lee. 

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Contact

Terry W. Van Horn  701-297-7400  terry.vanhorn@usdoj.gov

Updated April 15, 2025

Topic
Violent Crime