Four individuals have been sentenced in connection with two armed robberies at King Tobacco stores in Fort Smith, Arkansas. According to court documents, Hailey Wisegarver, 25, Tanner Wisegarver, 25, Jason Mathis, 18, and Veeonta Vallien, 18, were arrested on April 5, 2024, for their roles in the robberies. The pair of incidents occurred on March 31 at the Towson Avenue location and February 19 at the North Greenwood Avenue store.
Mathis and Vallien were initially arrested as juveniles and were later identified in connection with the crimes. The stolen items were not disclosed by authorities.
Hailey Wisegarver pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. On October 2, 2024, she was sentenced to 15 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections, with 25 years suspended. She is prohibited from contacting King Tobacco locations or the victims involved.
Tanner Wisegarver also pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery on December 18, 2024. He was sentenced to 15 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections with 25 years suspended.
Mathis and Vallien, after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges, received sentences of 15 years in prison with 15 years suspended. As part of their sentence, both are banned from all King Tobacco locations.
The four individuals have been ordered to pay restitution amounting to $4,679.83.
