Montgomery, AL- A Montgomery, Alabama man has been charged with federal crimes for his alleged role in the March 10, 2025, robbery of Jim Massey and his dry cleaning business, announced United States Attorney’s Office. On March 26, 2025, law enforcement arrested 58-year-old Zedekiah Sykes, on charges of armed robbery, carjacking, and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a federal crime of violence.
The United States District Court in Montgomery unsealed Sykes’ criminal complaint today.
Massey has several dry cleaning businesses throughout the city.
The arrest took place after an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Montgomery Police Department, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Task Force, with assistance from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Sykes will make his initial appearance in federal court this afternoon at 1:00pm.
If convicted on all charges, Sykes faces a sentence of seven years to life in prison. There is no parole in the federal system. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Paul Markovits.
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