The second of two former University of New Mexico football players was convicted of armed robbery in 2022. Lashawn Boyce, 28, of Albuquerque, was convicted by a federal jury of stealing a U.S. Postal Service key from a mail carrier. service. He was also found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm after the postman was shot and injured by Boyce and Marke Kirkendall, 23. According to court documents, the two men removed him from the car and threw him to the ground. Action 7 News On The Go: Download the app for free The victim testified that two people put a gun to the man's head and demanded his keys. The incident happened on January 18, 2022, near Louisiana Boulevard and Central Avenue Southeast. The keys were handed over and witnesses said Boyce and Kirkendall left the area. Investigators with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were able to track Boyce to his home, and a search warrant was eventually executed, where three firearms, including a revolver, and Boyce's clothing were recovered from the suspected armed robbery. Boyce faces up to 10 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Kirkendall previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeBoyce came to UNM from his college in the Los Angeles Valley, where he appeared in eight games during the 2017 season. Kirkendall is listed as a safety and arrived at UNM as a redshirt freshman in 2019, according to the UNM athletics department website. Boyce will remain in custody pending his sentencing hearing. He was sentenced in federal court on Monday, April 15. Boyce is also charged with trafficking methamphetamine at the Cibola County Correctional Center while in custody. Get the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
The second of two former University of New Mexico football players was convicted of armed robbery in 2022.
Rashaun Boyce, 28, of Albuquerque, was convicted by a federal jury of stealing a U.S. Postal Service key from a mail carrier. He was also convicted of illegal possession of a firearm.
A mail carrier was injured at gunpoint by Boyce and 23-year-old Marke Kirkendall. According to court documents, the two men removed the man from the car and threw him to the ground.
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The victim testified that two men put a gun to the man's head and demanded his keys. It happened on January 18, 2022 near Louisiana Boulevard and Central Avenue SE.
The keys were handed over, and witnesses directed Boyce and Kirkendall to leave the scene. Investigators with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were able to track Mr. Boyce to his residence.
A search warrant was eventually executed and three firearms, including a revolver, and clothing from the suspected armed robbery were recovered. Boyce faces up to 10 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Kirkendall previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and could face up to 20 years in prison.
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Boyce came to UNM from Los Angeles Valley College and appeared in eight games during the 2017 season. Kirkendall was listed as a safety and arrived at UNM as a redshirt freshman in 2019, according to the UNM athletics department's website.
Mr Boyce will be remanded in custody until his sentencing hearing. He was sentenced in federal court on Monday, April 15.
Boyce is also charged with trafficking methamphetamine at the Cibola County Correctional Center while in custody.
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