Robbery spree in 2017 nets local man 42 years

A Houston man was sentenced Monday to nearly 42 years in prison following a Christmas week robbery spree in 2017, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Robert Charles Wooten, 43, was convicted after a two-day trial on five counts of interference with commerce by robbery and five related charges of using, carrying or brandishing a firearm in connection with a violent crime.