Ashley Gause, 33, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for her role as a co-leader in a violent robbery crew that targeted pharmacies and cellphone stores across the Mid-Atlantic region. This sentencing was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, which emphasized the significant impact of Gause’s actions on both the victims and the communities affected.
According to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, Gause and her associates engaged in a campaign of violence that resulted in over $300,000 in stolen cash and prescription drugs. The crew’s activities left employees of the targeted stores traumatized. Gause, who was also known by the nickname “Cray,” was found guilty of multiple charges, including conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and several counts of Hobbs Act robbery.
Judge Amy Berman Jackson imposed the sentence, along with three years of supervised release following Gause’s prison term. Federal prosecutors had requested a lengthier sentence of 235 months, underscoring the severity of the crimes committed during the spree, which lasted from May 2020 to May 2021.
Gause was not alone in facing justice; several co-defendants have also been sentenced for their involvement in the robberies. D’Marrell Mitchell received a 192-month sentence, while Floyd Neal was sentenced to 157 months. Other defendants, including Ashawntea Henderson and Glenn Dolford, received shorter sentences but were still implicated in the violent robberies that targeted vulnerable businesses.
This case was investigated by the FBI’s Washington Field Office, with support from various local police departments. The prosecution was led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Levy, highlighting the collaborative effort in addressing this wave of crime that unsettled the community.
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