CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two Corpus Christi residents received federal prison sentences for a string of aggravated robberies targeting convenience stores during the Christmas holiday, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.

Jonathan Stein, 20, was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison, while Alvaro Martinez, 21, received 68 months. Both men must serve three years of supervised release following their sentences after pleading guilty Aug. 4.

U.S. District Judge Davis S. Morales imposed the sentences after hearing additional evidence detailing the robberies committed on Christmas Day and in the days that followed. Judge Morales noted the seriousness of the offenses and the fear and danger their actions caused the victims.

Between Dec. 25 and 27, 2024, Stein and Martinez worked togeth

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