A man has been found guilty on charges of Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Shortly after the Imperial County jury returned the verdicts against Paul Thompson he attempted to escape from Imperial County Sheriff's deputies. Thompson was apprehended after a short foot pursuit by DA Investigator Albert Llanas. Thompson was convicted of crimes committed in May of 2024 when he rammed his vehicle into Robert Emerson's vehicle, and Thompson and coconspirator Mario Orta, then robbed Emerson. After a five day trial Thompson was found guilty. Thompson was returned to Imperial County Jail with sentencing scheduled for November 25, 2024. According to the District Attorney's Office, Thompson is facing additional criminal charges in other cases.