A disabled veteran is facing 20 years in federal prison after allegedly driving a stolen Humvee into a U.S. Army headquarters building in Georgia in July, according to the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
Treamon Dominic Lacy, 39, allegedly stole a military Humvee from a motor pool on July 10 and subsequently rammed it into the front doors of the U.S. Army’s Third Infantry Division Headquarters at Fort Stewart, a release from the office of U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg stated.
Indictment charges former soldier with stealing vehicle, crashing into Army facility @USArmy @USAGStewartHAAF https://t.co/UfDOgI4wyi
— U.S. Attorney SDGA (@SDGAnews) August 9, 2023
A former U.S. Army staff sergeant, Lacy medically retired from active duty service due to back problems in 2013 — a condition which designated him as 100% disabled according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Task and Purpose reported. Lacy’s father, Leamon Lacy Jr., told the outlet it was possible his son had not been taking prescribed medication for mental stress prior to the alleged July 10 incident. (RELATED: Phoenix VA Whistleblower Alleges Mass Appointment Cancellations, Calls To Mental Health Clinic That Go Unanswered)
“When you don’t take your medicine, that’s when things can go haywire,” his father said, per the outlet.
While Lacy’s father was not able to provide a motive for his son’s alleged actions, he speculated that Lacy’s time in the service might have affected him. Lacy, who served from 2002-2013, was a wheeled vehicle mechanic who deployed twice to Iraq. During his time in the service, Lacy earned four Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals; two Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, two Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge, Task and Purpose reported.
After his retirement, Lacy volunteered to assist other veterans at the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center near Robins Air Force Base in Georgia.
“There’s some things I experienced as a veteran and I was thinking I could help other veterans,” Lacy said in a 2017 interview. “I’m proud of my service because I feel like I was part of a goal, and that’s to keep America safe. I’m glad I was able to do my duty and serve my country.”
Lacy has been charged with damage to government property and theft of government money, property or records, according to the release.