Vidalia man sentenced to 24 years in federal prison after attempted armed robbery
TOOMBS COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - 30-year-old Iran Harris was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to a firearms-related charge, according to officials.
Court documents and testimony stated Harris entered a restaurant located on East 1st St. in Vidalia in May of 2025. Harris pulled out a firearm while inside and demanded money from employees. Police noted the firearm was modified to covert it to a fully automatic machine gun.
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“Bringing a firearm into a place of business and threatening employees is a serious act of violence. This sentence underscores that those who put our community at risk will be held accountable,” said Atlanta Field Division Assistant Special Agent in Charge Brian Graves. “We thank our local and state law enforcement partners for their swift response and coordination in bringing this case to justice.”
According to officials, Harris was sentenced to 288 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Use of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.
“This lengthy sentence sends a clear message that individuals who bring violence and fear into our community businesses will be held fully accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap.
The FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office were all involved in the investigation of this case.
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