Fort Myers Robber’s Decade-Long Sentence: A Strong Message Against Gun Violence
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A 22-year-old Fort Myers man will spend the next 10 years behind bars after pleading guilty to robbing local businesses at gunpoint, a stark reminder of the serious consequences awaiting those who threaten community safety.
U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has handed down a significant sentence to Kevoun Najae Watts, 22, of Fort Myers, for Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during a violent crime. Watts, who pleaded guilty on February 26, 2025, received a 10-year federal prison sentence and was ordered to forfeit the firearm and ammunition used in his offenses.
According to court documents, Watts admitted to holding up a gas station and a convenience store at gunpoint on July 31, 2024, in Fort Myers. His swift apprehension and subsequent conviction underscore the effectiveness of coordinated law enforcement efforts in the region…