Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 29, 2026, Chief United States District Judge Pamela Pepper sentenced Dametri G. Horton (age: 34) to 12 years’ imprisonment for his commission of an armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm.

On May 7, 2025, after a two-day trial, a federal jury found Horton guilty of committing a commercial business armed robbery. The evidence established that on November 20, 2022, Horton entered a Walgreens in the City of Milwaukee, approached a cashier, brandished a firearm, and demanded money. When the cashier backed away in fear, Horton reached across the counter and stole $385.44 from the register drawer.

The Milwaukee Police Department apprehended Horton approximately two weeks later after Horton led officers on a vehicle pursuit that lasted nearly 10 miles. As police sought to arrest Horton, he discarded a loaded Taurus semi-automatic pistol. Horton has prior State of Wisconsin felony convictions for burglary, fleeing, recklessly endangering safety, and theft. As a convicted felon, he was federally prohibited from possessing a firearm. Prior to his armed robbery jury trial, Horton entered a guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

“This case demonstrates the power of strong partnerships between federal and local law enforcement, along with a dedicated prosecution team,” said U.S. Attorney Schimel. “Working together with FBI’s Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force and Milwaukee Police Department, we ensured that a dangerous, repeat offender was held fully accountable, and this sentence sends a clear message that armed robbery and illegal firearm possession will be aggressively prosecuted and met with serious consequences.”

“Mr. Horton’s brazen and reckless conduct put Milwaukee residents at risk – from an armed robbery at a drug store to a vehicle pursuit,” said FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Alan Karr. “The FBI is committed to crushing violent crime and identifying criminals who threaten our communities. The FBI and our partners on the Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force will continue to aggressively pursue our mission to ensure public safety.”

This case was investigated by the FBI’s Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force and City of Milwaukee Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Benjamin Wesson and Robert Brady.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.