Duke Yates pleaded guilty to Christmas Day robberies and a high-speed chase, facing up to life in prison.

Duke A. Yates, 36, from Independence, Kansas, pleaded guilty to armed robberies at a Quik Trip and a Walgreen's on Christmas Day 2023, stealing cash and cigarettes. Yates fled in a high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph before crashing and fleeing on foot. A handgun was found in his truck. He faces up to life in prison, with a minimum of five years without parole.

December 01, 2024
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