A Dallas man was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday for his role in a string of ATM smash-and-grabs.
Joseph Turner pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery, a federal offense that prohibits robbery or attempted robbery that disrupts interstate or foreign commerce.
According to investigators, Turner led and organized a group of people participating in the crime spree that occurred between May 16 and June 1, 2023. According to police, the perpetrators broke the window of a convenience shop with a sledgehammer before dragging an ATM out with a stolen truck or SUV. After the ATM was removed, it was loaded into the van, and they drove off…