Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Crime > 50-year sentence for leader of armed robbery and kidnapping crew that struck across Chicago and suburbs
Crime

50-year sentence for leader of armed robbery and kidnapping crew that struck across Chicago and suburbs

Last updated: May 8, 2025 4:57 pm
Share
50-year sentence for leader of armed robbery and kidnapping crew that struck across Chicago and suburbs
SHARE

A notorious criminal, Sedgwick Williams, has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of violent kidnappings that occurred in the city and suburbs nearly six years ago. Williams, who is now 48 years old, worked alongside at least four accomplices, three of whom are awaiting sentencing while the fourth has since passed away.

According to prosecutors, Williams and his co-conspirators engaged in a range of heinous acts, including threatening, restraining, beating, robbing, kidnapping, terrorizing, and torturing individuals for their own personal gain. In addition to the three cases they were charged with, federal authorities have also linked the group to a fourth robbery: a high-stakes poker game raid that took place on September 19, 2019, in the 3200 block of West Bryn Mawr.

During the poker game robbery, the group posed as law enforcement officers, brandishing weapons such as an AR-15 rifle, and proceeded to handcuff multiple individuals before stealing cash, jewelry, and a firearm. Approximately a month later, on October 17, 2019, in Naperville, Williams and his associates impersonated law enforcement officers to abduct an electronics store owner, burglarize the shop, and extort the victim’s family.

One of the victims, who was subjected to brutal treatment during the abduction, recounted the harrowing experience of being threatened with violence and torture by the perpetrators. The victim described being physically assaulted, threatened with mutilation, and subjected to various forms of torture while in captivity.

In another incident, the group posed as federal agents to force their way into a Westchester home, where they proceeded to rob the occupants at gunpoint before fleeing the scene. However, their criminal activities came to an end during a third kidnapping attempt on December 11, 2019, when South Holland police intervened and arrested the group before they could carry out their plans.

See also  Baby-faced crooks armed with bat, knife and pieces of wood mug NYC straphanger before shoving him out of subway car: cops

During the arrest in South Holland, law enforcement recovered two guns, two bulletproof vests, handcuffs, and a police scanner, which further incriminated the group in their criminal activities. Williams, who had a previous felony conviction for armed kidnapping in 2005, was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jorge L. Alonso.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by violent criminals and the importance of law enforcement agencies in apprehending and prosecuting individuals who engage in such heinous acts. The successful prosecution of Williams and his accomplices is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of law enforcement officials in ensuring that justice is served.

TAGGED:50yearArmedChicagoCrewKidnappingLeaderrobberysentencestrucksuburbs
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Donald Trump proposes to raise income taxes on wealthy Americans Donald Trump proposes to raise income taxes on wealthy Americans
Next Article 4 House Republicans Have Now Jeopardized Trump’s Medicaid Cuts 4 House Republicans Have Now Jeopardized Trump’s Medicaid Cuts
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Accused of giving away his team’s pitches, Derek Bender reckons with the world’s mistrust

Derek Bender, a former minor league catcher for the Minnesota Twins, found himself in the…

March 2, 2025

New York Fashion Week SS26 Schedule Is Here And It’s Packed

Fashion enthusiasts can expect a whirlwind of creativity, innovation, and boundary-pushing designs as designers from…

July 24, 2025

Zohran Mamdani still mum on affordable housing ballot proposals

Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor of New York City, has positioned himself as a…

October 8, 2025

China Defends Covid-19 Data Sharing, Says ‘Did Not Hold Any Information Back’

Beijing, China: China responded to the World Health Organization's call for more data on Covid-19…

December 31, 2024

Anne Hathaway Is Giving Major Andy Sachs Energy

In the iconic 2006 film, "The Devil Wears Prada," Miranda Priestley, the formidable editor of…

May 8, 2025

You Might Also Like

Hundreds of cremated human remains discovered, recovered from Nevada desert
Crime

Hundreds of cremated human remains discovered, recovered from Nevada desert

October 31, 2025
Karen Bass backs .3M plan to clean up MacArthur Park — months after berating ICE sweep
Crime

Karen Bass backs $2.3M plan to clean up MacArthur Park — months after berating ICE sweep

October 30, 2025
Gunman wearing ankle monitor fired shots at Chicago cop during pursuit: prosecutors
Crime

Gunman wearing ankle monitor fired shots at Chicago cop during pursuit: prosecutors

October 30, 2025
Nutjob with 86 arrests slugs stranger onto NYC subway tracks in terrifying anti-Asian spree: sources
Crime

Nutjob with 86 arrests slugs stranger onto NYC subway tracks in terrifying anti-Asian spree: sources

October 30, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?