Man gets 7 life sentences after Augusta armed robberies, kidnappings

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A man has been by a jury of his peers on Thursday in connection with a string of armed robberies, according to authorities.

A Richmond County judge sentenced Dmond Jackson, 31, to seven consecutive life in prison sentences, followed by 280 years in the Georgia Department of Corrections.

The District Attorney’s Office says Dmond Jackson, 31, “terrorized the entire city of Augusta with various armed robberies, kidnappings, carjackings and shootings.”

Jackson was arrested on June 3, 2024.

The District Attorney’s Office says Jackson’s crime spree spanned from April 1 to May 30 of 2024.

Officials say he was wanted for several armed robberies that occurred along Kissingbower Road, Deans Bridge Road and Gordon Highway.

Authorities say Jackson is accused of robbing TJ Mart located on the 1900 block of Kissingbower Road on March 24, 25, 28 and April 10. Each time running toward Haynie Drive.

Jackson is also accused of robbing the BP station located at 2161 Gordon Highway on March 31 and the Dollar General located at 2549 Deans Bridge Road on April 8, according to authorities.

In each incident, officials say Jackson pulled out a gun, jumped over the counter and demanded money from the victims.

Authorities say at least $2,000 has been stolen in these robberies.

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