Demontrae Davion Rogers and Damarion Hiawatha Nichols were sentenced on April 2 for their roles in an armed assault that took place in Wewoka, Oklahoma, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
The sentencing addresses a violent incident that occurred on April 2, 2024, where both men forcibly entered a detached residential garage and held four individuals at gunpoint. The case highlights law enforcement efforts to address firearm-related crimes within Seminole County and the boundaries of the Seminole Nation Reservation.
Rogers received a total sentence of over eight years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including assault with a dangerous weapon, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Nichols was sentenced to nearly four years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. Both sentences will be served without parole.
Investigators said Rogers and Nichols struck one occupant with their weapons during the attack, causing injuries. A misfired casing recovered from the scene matched Rogers’ firearm, which had its serial number removed. The investigation involved multiple agencies including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police, and Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson said: “Enforcing federal firearm regulations is crucial to protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and ensuring public safety. This sentence should serve as a warning: removing the serial number from a firearm will not protect you from being prosecuted for your crimes.”
ATF Dallas Field Division’s Special Agent in Charge Brian Garner commented: “Eastern Oklahoma is safer today following the sentencing of Demontrae Rogers, who attempted to carry out an assault using a firearm with an obliterated serial number. This deliberate act to conceal the weapon’s origin reflects the serious threat posed to our community.” He added that linking evidence through ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) was critical: “This case demonstrates the power of intelligence-driven investigations and the effectiveness of coordinated law enforcement efforts.”
The Honorable Ronald A. White presided over sentencing proceedings. Both defendants remain in custody pending transfer to federal prison.
