PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain
announced today that Brandon Galette, 24, of Harrisburg, PA, and Andrew
Garrett, 24, of Steelton, PA, were charged today by Indictment with one count
of attempted robbery which interferes with interstate commerce and one count of
using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of
violence. Galette is also charged with
possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Indictment charges Galette and Garrett for their alleged
participation in the October 23, 2018 attempted robbery of Smithgall’s Pharmacy
in Lancaster, PA, during which they allegedly attempted to steal prescription
opioids.
If convicted, the defendants each face a maximum penalty of
lifetime imprisonment, with a mandatory minimum of seven years in prison, to be
served consecutive to any other sentence imposed, plus five years of supervised
release. Additionally, Galette faces a
$750,000 fine and a $300 special assessment, while Garrett faces a $500,000
fine and a $200 special assessment.
“Stemming the tide of violent crime in our communities is a
top priority of the Department of Justice and my Office,” said U.S. Attorney
McSwain. “People looking to make a quick
buck by robbing convenience stores, pharmacies, and other businesses beware:
this conduct is a federal crime, and if you are convicted, you will face stiff
penalties under federal law.”
The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation and the Lancaster City Bureau of Police, and it is being
prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Timothy M. Stengel.
An Indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and
until proven guilty.
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