On Nov. 14, 2021, Rodney Williams robbed a store in Jersey City at gunpoint, US Attorney Alina Habba said. Soon after, Williams, accompanied by Siobhan Chandler, demanded money from a gas station, Habba said. When the attendants did not immediately comply, Williams shot one of the attendants in the chest before fleeing the scene, Habba said.
Williams and Chandler then robbed a third store at gunpoint, Habba said. They then went to a restaurant, where Williams demanded money at gunpoint, Habba said. Williams again pointed his gun at the cashier and demanded money, Habba said. When the cashier did not immediately comply, Williams shot the cashier in the chest, Habba said. Williams and Chandler fled after receiving the money, Habba said.
Williams pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, conspiracy to use and carry a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, Hobbs Act robbery, attempted Hobbs Act robbery, using and carrying a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, Habba said…