William McCurdy III Sentenced to Probation in Robbery Case
A judge sentenced a Las Vegas man to three years of probation for his role in a 2026 robbery at the Forum Shops.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Property Crime
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William McCurdy III received a sentence of three years of probation after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery. The court also ordered McCurdy III to pay $10,000 in restitution to a victim following a March 9 incident at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.
Why it matters
The sentencing follows police allegations that the robbery was gang-motivated, with investigators identifying McCurdy III as a member of a street gang called Spazzout. Surveillance footage reportedly showed him recording an assault on victims inside a store.
William McCurdy III was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, though police noted he did not personally participate in the physical attack.
The players
William McCurdy III
He is a man identified by investigators as a member of the Spazzout street gang who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery.
Saleem Taylor
He is one of the victims who reported being attacked by a group inside the TAG Heuer store.
Arianna Kelly
She is one of the victims who reported being attacked by a group inside the TAG Heuer store.
The details
McCurdy III is required to participate in the court-supervised Open Program for behavior modification. Although police alleged he filmed the attack on his cellphone, he was not accused of physically harming the victims, Saleem Taylor and Arianna Kelly.
Timeline
The attack at the TAG Heuer store occurred on March 9, 2026.
The court sentencing took place on September 22, 2026.
Legal Context
This case highlights the ongoing judicial response to gang-related property crimes within the Las Vegas metropolitan area. It reflects a broader trend of prosecuting individual participants in group-based robberies through conspiracy charges even when physical violence is not committed by the defendant.
The involvement of gang-affiliated individuals in high-profile retail spaces like the Forum Shops may lead to increased security presence in tourist-heavy areas. Residents and shoppers are advised to remain aware of their surroundings in the Las Vegas Strip district.
The takeaway
This case serves as a reminder that participation in gang-affiliated activities, including documenting crimes, can result in significant legal consequences and restitution orders. Individuals should be aware that presence and involvement in group offenses can lead to felony charges.
Further reading
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