Rayshon Frances Demonta Hall, 24, of Montgomery, Alabama, was convicted on May 20, 2026, on multiple federal robbery and firearm charges following a four-day armed crime spree targeting local businesses. A jury found Hall guilty of three counts of robbery and three counts of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a federal crime of violence.
Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson emphasized the danger posed by such crimes, saying, “Armed robberies place innocent employees and customers in danger and create fear throughout the community. This verdict demonstrates that those who choose to terrorize businesses with violence and firearms will be held accountable in federal court.” Special Agent in Charge Sara J. Jones with the FBI Mobile Field Office added, “FBI Mobile is focused on protecting our neighborhoods from violent crime and the fear it creates. We will continue working with our law enforcement partners to identify, investigate, and hold accountable those who threaten public safety.”
Court records revealed Hall and co-defendant Najari Denarka Mitchell, 21, carried out a series of armed robberies between August 1 and August 4, 2025. Their targets included a fast-food restaurant and a gas station on Troy Highway, and an auto parts store on Fairview Avenue. Mitchell previously pleaded guilty to his role in these robberies, an attempted robbery, and four other armed robberies he committed independently, along with two firearm charges.
Hall faces a sentence of 21 years to life in federal prison without parole, with a sentencing hearing scheduled in the coming months. Mitchell's sentencing is set for August 26, 2026, where he faces 300 months in prison per his plea agreement. The case was investigated by the FBI and the Montgomery Police Department, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service, as part of Operation Take Back America and the Violent Offender Intervention and Deterrence (VOID) program.