“In imposing these sentences the federal court considered the nature and circumstances of the crimes; The history and characteristics of the defendant; and The need for the sentence to reflect the seriousness of the offense, to promote respect for the law, to provide just punishment for the offense and to protect the public from future crimes.” – U.S. Attorney Sperling.

NEWS RELEASE

For Release: January 17, 2008
For Further Information Contact: Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney or Christopher J. Wilson, Assistant United States Attorney

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that LARRY LAMAR WHITE, age 19, and ANDRON DYSHAUN THOMPSON, a/k/a ANDRON DYSHAUN POSEY, age 19, both of Ardmore, Oklahoma, were sentenced for Possession, Carry and Brandishing of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 924(c)(1)(A) and 2.

“WHITE was sentenced to 84 months imprisonment, 36 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a Special Assessment of $100.00. THOMPSON was sentenced to 84 months imprisonment, 36 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a Special Assessment of $100.00,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.

“Charges arose from an investigation by the Ardmore Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. WHITE and THOMPSON were indicted in November, 2007,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling.

“The federal charging documents reflect that, o n June 29, 2007, at approximately 9:45 p.m., WHITE and THOMPSON crawled through the drive-thru window at the Grandy’s Restaurant in Ardmore, Oklahoma,” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling. “They were wearing bandannas to cover their faces and hooded jackets. The Ardmore Police responded and upon arrival saw WHITE and THOMPSON removing money from the cash registers . Officers also saw that the defendants had used duct tape to bind the hands and feet of the manager, a teenage employee and three minor children (ages 5, 7 and 10) who were at the restaurant at the time of the robbery. Duct tape was also used to cover the mouths of the victims.”

“Officers also saw THOMPSON point a pistol at the manager. The defendants surrendered to police and were apprehended outside the restaurant. A Ruger .45 caliber pistol was found inside the restaurant and money was found on each defendant,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.

““The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over today’s sentencing. Judge White ordered the defendants remain in custody of the U.S. Marshal to begin serving their sentences. Assistant United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson represented the government.”