Ray County Man Pleads Guilty to Lexington Pharmacy Robbery

Louis M Patti admitted to armed robbery and felon in possession charges, other counts dropped in plea deal.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:07pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single pill bottle cap against a pitch-black background, the dramatic lighting and stark contrast creating a gritty, investigative aesthetic to conceptually represent the dangerous opioid crisis.A recent pharmacy robbery involving the theft of opioid medications underscores the ongoing challenges of the drug crisis in local communities.Lexington Today

A 42-year-old Ray County man named Louis M Patti has pleaded guilty to two charges stemming from an armed robbery at a Lexington pharmacy in September 2025, where he stole oxycodone and Oxycontin at gunpoint. Patti also admitted to being a felon in possession of a weapon, as he had previously pleaded guilty to robbing another pharmacy in 2012.

Why it matters

Pharmacy robberies involving the theft of controlled substances like opioids have become an increasing problem in many communities, raising concerns about public safety, the opioid crisis, and the ability of law enforcement to apprehend repeat offenders.

The details

According to court documents, Patti walked into the Lexington pharmacy around noon on September 11, 2025, drew a pistol, and demanded the narcotics. He then jumped the counter and forced employees to open the cabinet containing the medications before fleeing the scene. Patti was later apprehended by law enforcement outside Richmond.

  • Patti pleaded guilty on April 13, 2026.
  • The original armed robbery incident occurred on September 11, 2025.
  • Patti had previously pleaded guilty to robbing another pharmacy in 2012.

The players

Louis M Patti

A 42-year-old man from Ray County who pleaded guilty to armed robbery and felon in possession charges related to a 2025 pharmacy heist.

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What’s next

A sentencing hearing for Patti is scheduled for the afternoon of May 11 in a Saline County courtroom. The case was moved from Lafayette County in February on a change of venue request.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of combating opioid-related crimes and the need for comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of substance abuse and repeat offenses in local communities.