Felon Robs Weed Shop With Jammed Gun | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A 43-year-old felon, Russell Boggess, just pleaded guilty to robbing a cannabis shop in Bend, Oregon, on July 23rd—armed with a jammed nine-millimeter, he shot an employee before fleeing with weed. Bystanders tackled him and held the gun until police arrived. Now facing a federal grand jury, he’s charged with three counts: robbery, being a felon in possession of ammo, and using a firearm in a violent crime. Sentencing is set for October 7, 2026—with a possible 20-year prison term and $250,000 fine for robbery, plus a mandatory 7-year minimum for the firearm charge. The FBI, U.S. Attorney’s…