Washington, D.C. – A former cashier has been convicted of multiple felony charges after carrying out a violent armed robbery against his former employer, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Conviction and Charges
A jury found Stephon Martin, 25, of Washington, D.C., guilty of robbery while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, and felony destruction of property. The verdict follows a trial detailing a brutal attack against Martin’s previous workplace, a local tobacco store.
Timeline of the Crime
According to prosecutors, Martin was laid off from the store on October 18, 2024. Nearly six months later, on April 15, 2025, he returned to confront the store’s owner.
Authorities said Martin assaulted the victim and stole cash directly from his pocket during the initial attack. Roughly 30 minutes later, Martin came back to the store using his employee key. This time, he struck the victim with a wooden board, inflicted additional injuries, and stole money from the register…