A DeKalb County man was convicted in federal court of robbing multiple Waffle Houses and other businesses at gunpoint in 2016.
Joseph Orlando Hood committed serial armed robberies at Waffle Houses in Chamblee, Lithonia and Tucker, the United Inn and Suites in Decatur and the Raymok Bar and Grill in Scottdale, according to a Tuesday statement from U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak’s office.
“Hood terrorized and nearly killed several people during his lengthy robbery spree,” Pak said in the statement.
Hood, 32, of Scottdale, robbed the businesses between Nov. 12 and Nov. 17, 2016. During one of the Waffle House robberies, he shot at a customer who was trying to escape, Pak’s office said. He also pistol-whipped the manager of the Decatur motel.
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Hood was caught after robbing Raymok, authorities said. The manager of the bar shot him in the leg, and he was later found by officers in a nearly apartment complex.
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the DeKalb County Police Department and the Chamblee Police Department helped investigate the case.
“We are very thankful that the partnership between state local and federal agencies have proven to be effective in making our communities safe. In this case, it has taken a very violent felon off the streets,” Chamblee police Chief Kerry Thomas said in the statement.
Hood had been previously convicted of felony aggravated battery and burglary charges in 2008 and 2010, according to his indictment.
According to court records, Hood was convicted by a jury on Feb. 12. His sentencing is scheduled for May 20. Officials have not said what sentence they will seek against Hood.
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