Posted on 07/12/2020 5:27:47 PM PDT by ransomnote
Assistant U. S. Attorneys Matthew Brehm (619) 546-8983 and Shital Thakkar (619) 546-8785
NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – June 8, 2020
SAN DIEGO – Juan Marquis Holiday of San Diego was sentenced in federal court today to 85 years in prison after a federal jury found him guilty of robbing and attempting to rob 10 local businesses by brandishing a firearm during the robberies and, on five occasions, discharging a firearm.
During the sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Anthony J. Battaglia noted that Holiday’s crimes were “violent and aggressive” and “caused fear in the hearts of victims.” He added: “The community should not and will not tolerate this type of physical violence and misbehavior.”
During trial, more than 12 victims testified that they were threatened with a firearm during the robberies, which occurred in January and April of 2017. Some of those victims also described having shots fired past their heads, being pistol whipped, kicked and beaten.
“This defendant committed 10 armed robberies in less than five months,” said U.S. Attorney Robert Brewer. “The many victims of these robberies will forever live with the emotional scars of being threatened with a firearm. We are gratified that today’s sentence recognizes the pain and suffering this defendant inflicted on our community.” Brewer thanked prosecutor Matt Brehm as well as our law enforcement partners for their hard work on this case.
“The violence, intimidation, and fear imposed by Mr. Holiday was stopped when he was arrested by our law enforcement team, but today the victims of this terrifying crime spree can begin to heal knowing that justice has been delivered,” said Omer Meisel, Acting Special Agent-in-Charge of the San Diego Field Office. “The FBI will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure violent crime is stopped and follow through until justice is reached.”
Holiday’s co-defendant, Don Wayne Jones III, pleaded guilty in 2018 and was sentenced to 30 years and one day in custody.
This case is the result of the ongoing efforts of the Violent Crime and Human Trafficking (VCHT) Section. Formed in 2019 by U.S. Attorney Brewer, the VCHT is tasked with leading collaborations between federal and local law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of cases involving violent crimes, firearms and gang cases; sex trafficking and child exploitation; civil rights, labor trafficking and alien smuggling. The VCHT Section oversees the Southern District of California Coordinators for Project Safe Neighborhoods, Human Trafficking, and Project Safe Childhood.
DEFENDANT Case Number 17cr1370-AJB
Juan Marquis Holiday Age: 27 San Diego, CA
SUMMARY OF CHARGES
Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1951(a)
Maximum penalty: Twenty years in prison and $250,000 fine
Attempted Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1951(a)
Maximum penalty: Twenty years in prison and $250,000 fine
Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence –
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 924(c)
Maximum penalty: Life in prison; a mandatory minimum seven years in prison; and $250,000 fine
Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence –
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 924(c)
Maximum penalty: Life in prison; a mandatory minimum 10 years in prison; and $250,000 fine
AGENCIES
Federal Bureau of Investigation
San Diego Police Department
San Diego Sheriff’s Department
La Mesa Police Department
VICTIM BUSINESSES
|
Robbery No. |
Date |
Victim |
Address |
|
1 |
1/5/2017 |
Arco Gas Station |
3724 Del Sol Blvd, San Diego, CA |
|
2 |
1/11/2017 |
Parry Liquor |
4707 Federal Blvd., San Diego, CA |
|
3 |
1/11/2017 |
Par Liquor |
5055 Federal Blvd., San Diego, CA |
|
4 |
1/11/2017 |
Greene Cat Liquor |
5102 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA |
|
5 |
4/6/2017 |
Market at the Ranch |
10299 Scripps Trail, San Diego, CA |
|
6 |
4/19/2017 |
7-Eleven |
9365 Jamacha Blvd., Spring Valley, CA |
|
7 |
4/20/2017 |
Eastridge Liquor |
7705 University Ave. La Mesa, CA |
|
8 |
4/20/2017 |
Apollo Market |
2327 Reo Drive, San Diego, CA |
|
9 |
4/20/2017 |
G&M Market |
8903 Jamacha Road, Spring Valley, CA |
|
10 |
4/22/2017 |
Victoria’s Mexican Grill |
1912 Coronado Ave., San Diego, CA |
Topic(s):
Wow! He had 10 arms.
Was he stealing bread to feed his children?
If the Great Wall of America existed when Holiday Juan's parents sneaked him across the border, Juan wouldn't be committing crimes here today. He would be committing crimes down there. Not here.
Has anyone seen a photo of this criminal? I’ve looked
and can’t find anything on the net.
Probably will be released so he doesn’t catch COVID-19.
Street name - Doctor Octopus.
Or some Hindu god.
85 years is called a “Good Start” re career and dangerous criminals. Even if he has to serve only 1/2 to 2/3rds of the total sentence, he will be in a wheel chair if he ever gets out UNLESS the Democrat/Communist governor (now and in the future) try to give him some kind of pardon or clemency.
not coming up for me either. But he’s aka by the gang monikers “Tiny Trim” and “Trigga Trim,” according to the San Diego Union Tribune
“Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1951(a)
Maximum penalty: Twenty years in prison and $250,000 fine”
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Hmmm.. it seems some of our Governors are interfering with commerce by threats. “Close up or else!”
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