ST. LOUIS, MO (March 28, 2025) — Jeremiah Pearson, 20, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday after pleading guilty to his role in a series of robberies across St. Louis.
Between January 23 and February 2, 2023, Pearson participated in a robbery spree targeting victims at banks and ATMs, stealing items such as wallets, keys, cell phones, and a car. He was charged with four counts of robbery in the first degree, one count of attempted robbery, and five counts of armed criminal action.
Pearson was sentenced to 15 years, 12 years for the robberies and 3 years for armed criminal action.
Assistant Circuit Attorney Grant Simon prosecuted the case.
"This sentence sends a strong message that there will be serious consequences for engaging in violent crime," said St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore. "This case reflects our continuing work to achieve a higher level of public safety for the St. Louis region.”
Pearson’s case number is 2322-CR02646-01.
For Immediate Release
For more information contact:
Amber Raub
Public Information Officer
St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office
rauba@stlouiscao.org
314-589-6233 (office)
314-312-9912 (cell)
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