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Two women who robbed liquor from a casino at gunpoint, then fired a warning shot before fleeing the Billings Heights, Mont. Magic Diamond gaming venue, have pled guilty, according to a federal prosecutor. They could face decades in prison when sentenced.<\/p>\n

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Makyla Shayd Fetter, left, and Taliah Jeneane Ramirez in mug shots, pictured above. Both plead guilty to allegedly robbing a Billings, Mont. casino. (Image: Yellowstone County Detention Facility)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The March 20 incident began with the two Montana suspects grabbing five bottles of Southern Comfort from Magic Diamond Casino<\/a>, prosecutors said.<\/p>\n

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Taliah Jeneane Ramirez, 22, of Billings, and Makyla Shayd Fetter, 28, of Harlem, were dressed in black sweatshirts. Hoods covered their faces. Fetter pulled the bottles from a shelf. An employee asked Fetter for an ID. Fetter then allegedly pulled out a pistol, pointed it at the clerk and said, \u201cHere\u2019s your \u2026 ID.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A second employee blocked the exits to prevent their escape. Fetter allegedly pointed the firearm at the second employee. The worker moved away from the doors. The two suspects headed to a Buick that was parked by the casino. Before fleeing, Ramirez pulled out a pistol and fired a round into the air, prosecutors said.<\/p>\n

The two then fled at a high rate of speed. Cops pursued them through Billings.<\/p>\n

The chase was called off given that speeds exceeded 80 mph and threatened to injure other motorists or pedestrians.<\/p>\n

Car Crashes at School<\/h2>\n

The Buick eventually crashed into a fence at Billings\u2019 Ponderosa Elementary School<\/a>. Fetter was apprehended nearby. Ramirez fled the area but was arrested later.<\/p>\n

One loaded firearm was located in the school playground. The next day, a student found a second firearm on school grounds. It was handed over to a teacher, who then gave it to a principal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The second gun was also loaded. Both firearms were stolen, authorities said.<\/p>\n

The school is located 6.2 miles south of the casino.<\/p>\n

Guilty Pleas<\/h2>\n

This week, Montana US Attorney Jesse Laslovich said Ramirez and Fetter both pleaded guilty to three charges. They include robbery affecting commerce, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm in a school zone.<\/p>\n

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The duo could face up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release on the robbery charge. On possessing a firearm in a crime of violence, each could face a mandatory minimum of seven years to life in prison, consecutive to any other sentence, a $250,000 fine, and five years of supervised release.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Possession of a firearm in a school zone means each could face a maximum of five years in prison, not to be run concurrent to any other sentence, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.<\/p>\n

Montana<\/a> federal Judge Susan P. Watters will sentence both women at a later date.<\/p>\n

Ramirez and Fetter remain in the Yellowstone County Detention Facility on the federal charges, according to online jail records. No bond was set.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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