A Chatham County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a violent robbery that resulted in injuries to two individuals. Jordan Richardson, 25, from Savannah, pleaded guilty to several charges including Interference with Commerce by Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. U.S. District Court Chief Judge R. Stan Baker also mandated that Richardson pay $23,793 in restitution and serve five years of supervised release after completing his prison term.
Acting U.S. Attorney Tara M. Lyons emphasized the severity of Richardson's actions, stating, "Jordan Richardson wounded two people during his brief but violent criminal outburst." She highlighted the importance of removing firearms from those prohibited from possessing them to ensure community safety.
Court documents revealed that in July 2022, Richardson attempted to rob an employee at Jones Red and White Food Store on Ogeechee Road as they exited with a cash deposit. He fired shots at the employee's vehicle during the robbery attempt, injuring both the employee and another worker nearby. After taking the deposit bag, Richardson fled the scene.
Richardson was apprehended by Savannah police officers days later following a high-speed chase through neighborhood streets where he collided with two patrol cars. Investigators recovered the Glock pistol used during the robbery and shootings.
At the time of this incident, Richardson was already on probation for previous offenses involving robbery and gun possession. His probation was revoked following his arrest.
Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, condemned Richardson's actions: "The blatant violence Richardson committed against these store employees followed by the complete disregard for the safety of the public and the police officers during the commission of his crimes is completely reprehensible."
Savannah Chief of Police Lenny B. Gunther praised law enforcement efforts: "I am extremely proud of our officers, investigators, and our federal partners involved in this case." The investigation was conducted by Savannah Police Department and FBI personnel, with prosecution led by Southern District of Georgia Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Makeia R. Jonese and Assistant U.S. Attorney Bradley R. Thompson.