THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
People v. Lamar Robinson 2022-CF-516
On March 6, 2025, Lamar Robinson (DOB 10/7/1992), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 13 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offense of Armed Robbery, a class X felony. Following his release from prison, Robinson will serve 18 months mandatory supervised release. Judge Mark S. Goodwin presided over the plea and sentencing.
The People presented evidence that on January 14, 2021, an Officer with the Danville Police Department was flagged down by a citizen who informed him that a business on East Main Street was being robbed. As the officer approached, a male fled from the business with United States currency in his possession, and a foot chase ensued. The suspect was apprehended and identified as Lamar Robinson. Upon further investigation, the victim, an employee of the business, informed police that Robinson had entered the store and asked about sleep medicine.
During their conversation, Robinson produced a knife and threatened the victim. Robinson then went to the register, put the knife down and grabbed United States currency out of the register with both hands. The victim attempted to reach for the knife, but Robinson grabbed it first and stabbed the victim. The entire crime was caught on video surveillance.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy expressed her appreciation to the Danville Police for their quick response in apprehending the armed robber. She also acknowledged the bravery of the witnesswho flagged down an officer, playing a crucial role in preventing the suspect from escaping.
