Man faces 200 years in federal prison for string of armed robberies

Autumn Scott
·1 min read
2

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A Memphis man faces a mandatory minimum of 200 years in federal prison after he was found guilty in a string of armed robberies, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.

Marchello Moore, 43, was convicted on Monday of eight counts of robbery, one count of attempted robbery, and eight counts of use of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Moore faces a lengthy sentence given his prior conviction in a similar case.

According to information presented in court, on March 7, 2022, Moore escaped from Dismas Charities Halfway House, where he had been serving the remainder of a 10-year federal sentence. In 2016, Moore was sentenced for robbing a First Tennessee Bank and a Family Dollar store.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says after his escape, Moore conducted armed robberies at the following businesses:

  • July 26, 2022: Circle K, 4010 Austin Peay Highway

  • August 27, 2022: Subway Restaurant, 3647 South Mendenhall Road

  • August 31, 2022: Half Off Shoes, 3625 Hickory Hill Road

  • September 4, 2022: Circle K, 4010 Austin Peay Highway

  • September 4, 2022: Dollar Tree, 3685 Lamar Avenue

  • September 10, 2022: Mapco, 1505 East Brooks Road

  • September 12, 2022: Circle K, 2678 Getwell Road

  • September 12, 2022: Mapco, 5325 Summer Avenue

  • September 16, 2022: Circle K, 2678 Getwell Road

Man tries to rob gas station, runs out of gas: Police

During the September 16 incident, Moore tried to rob the gas station but fled before getting any money. He then led Memphis Police on a 40-minute high-speed chase before his arrest.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WREG.com.