North Hollywood Man Sentenced for Armed Robbery Spree Targeting One Dozen SoCal Businesses

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Antonio Lamar Bland, 36, of North Hollywood, was sentenced to 199 months in federal prison for committing armed robberies of smoke shops, donut shops, and convenience stores in Los Angeles and Orange counties during a two-week crime spree in early 2024. Bland pleaded guilty in November 2025 to one count of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.

Why it matters

The armed robbery spree targeted a dozen small businesses across Southern California, raising concerns about public safety and the impacts of repeat offenders on local communities. The case highlights the need for effective law enforcement coordination and prosecution of organized criminal activity.

The details

From January 29, 2024, to February 14, 2024, Bland and two co-defendants robbed 12 businesses, including smoke shops, 7-Eleven stores, and donut shops, across Los Angeles and Orange counties. The robberies typically occurred late at night, with Bland and a co-defendant entering the businesses wearing hoodies and masks, while a getaway driver waited outside. The spree ended after a donut shop employee in Downey fired a gun during an attempted robbery, causing Bland and his co-defendant to flee.

• On January 29, 2024, the robbery spree began.
• On February 6, 2024, Bland and a co-defendant drove to Las Vegas and were legally married before returning to Southern California for their next robbery on February 8, 2024.
• On February 14, 2024, the robbery spree ended after the attempted armed robbery of a donut shop in Downey.

What’s next

Tucker and Luckey have pleaded guilty to felony charges in this case and await sentencing. They remain in federal custody.