Federal Jury Convicted Local Man of Armed Robberies
Soloman Tremain White faces a mandatory minimum of 14 years in prison following his conviction on federal charges.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Financial Crime
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A federal jury has convicted a local man, Soloman Tremain White, of armed robberies targeting area businesses in April 2025. Jurors returned the guilty verdict after deliberating for approximately one hour.
Why it matters
The conviction addresses a violent crime spree that impacted local retail and food service employees across the Las Vegas area. White, who has prior felony convictions, now faces a potential life sentence with a mandatory minimum of 14 years behind bars.
A federal jury returned a guilty verdict on seven counts following a two-day trial, with jurors deliberating for only one hour. White faces a mandatory minimum of 14 years, though a maximum life sentence remains possible at sentencing.
The players
Soloman Tremain White
The defendant convicted of armed robberies and firearm violations in federal court.
The details
White was found guilty of two counts of interference with commerce by robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm during those crimes. Evidence presented at trial showed he used a Sig Sauer P365 9mm semiautomatic pistol to steal money from two separate businesses in April 2025. Given his criminal history, which includes prior convictions for voluntary manslaughter and attempted grand larceny, White now awaits his formal sentencing date.
Timeline
April 18, 2025: White robbed the first store using a firearm.
April 19, 2025: White robbed a sandwich shop using a firearm.
September 29, 2026: A federal jury convicted White on all counts.
January 11, 2027: The court is scheduled to sentence White.
Beyond the Strip
This case follows the established precedent of federal prosecution for retail robberies under the Hobbs Act. It marks a departure from standard state-level larceny cases by moving the proceedings into the federal court system due to the use of a firearm.
Residents should note that this conviction closes a specific case involving firearm-related robberies that occurred in April 2025. The defendant remains in custody until his sentencing hearing early next year.
The takeaway
The conviction serves as a reminder of the strict mandatory minimums associated with federal firearm violations in the valley. Residents can track the final sentencing proceedings scheduled for January 11, 2027.
What happens next
The court has scheduled the formal sentencing hearing for Soloman Tremain White for January 11, 2027.
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