GR man faces 45 years for alleged armed robbery

Two Sweetwater County men face felony-level charges following an alleged armed robbery on Interstate 80 Dec. 7.

Green River resident Jinyi Isaiah Benjamin Martinez, 24, and Rock Springs resident Nicholis Roy Roberson, 24, are being held at the Sweetwater County Detention Center awaiting trial.

Martinez is charged with aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit a felony, kidnapping and theft greater than $1,000, all of which are felony-level charges. Roberson faces charges of aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit a felony and kidnapping.

If convicted of all charges, Martinez faces a maximum se...