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Twenty dollars will land Kevin DIaz, 19, in prison for 30 months after he put the fear of God into two workers while brandishing a curious weapon, federal prosecutors say.
According to court documents, in April, a construction worker and roofer arrived near the 1600 block of Lamont Street NW to begin remodeling and repair work at the business when they were approached by Diaz, who was wielding an ice pick.
Diaz then claimed to be a member of the 18th Street Gag, demanded money and threatened to kill the worker, who did not comply, at which point he turned his attention onto the roofer.
Again brandishing the ice pick, Diaz demanded money, and the roofer, "scared for his life," prosecutors said, went to his truck, pulled out $20 and gave it to Diaz, who then left.
The Metropolitan Police Department was then notified, and Diaz's distinctive haircut and outfit made him stand out, they said, and he was arrested within the hour.
Diaz was found guilty at a trial in October of:
- Robbery;
- Assault with intent to commit robbery;
- Two counts of felony threats.
He had been held in custody since his arrest.
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