A grandfather and his grandson now face an 18-count federal indictment following a violent crime spree in late March that included a home invasion, armed robbery, and carjacking, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Michael T. Lomax, 57, and Mario O. Lomax, 19, both of Kansas City, appeared in federal court after a federal grand jury returned the indictment. The charges include conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping, carjacking, and the use of firearms during crimes of violence.
The two men were originally charged in Jackson County Circuit Court; however, state prosecutors dismissed those charges to allow the federal case to proceed.
According to a probable cause statement, the series of incidents began at approximately 6:20 a.m. on March 25, 2026. Authorities reported that two men dressed in dark clothing and face masks forced their way into a residence while armed with handguns.
Inside the home, the suspects forced a 63-year-old resident to the floor at gunpoint and demanded cash and weapons, investigators stated. The intruders led the victim through the house and fired at least one gunshot to compel cooperation. They subsequently ordered the victim into the basement with instructions to remain there. The pair fled the scene with cash, firearms, car keys, and a cellphone.
Shortly thereafter, the suspects observed a Chevrolet Silverado running unattended in the driveway of a nearby residence, authorities said. The vehicle’s owner was outside attending to one child when the suspects entered the truck and occupied the front seats.
Upon discovering a second child seated in the rear of the vehicle, the men drew their weapons and ordered the juvenile to exit the truck, according to court documents. Once the child complied, the suspects fled in the stolen vehicle, taking with them cellphones, a bag, and prescription medication that had been left inside.
Investigators with the Kansas City Police Department identified the suspects through surveillance footage, witness statements, and GPS tracking data.
If convicted, both men face a mandatory minimum sentence of 24 years in federal prison and up to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
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