Month: July 2021

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man suspected of robbing four banks in New Mexico.

The unidentified suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his mid-40s, approximately 5’5” tall, with a medium build. He has tattoos on his neck.

He is suspected of using demand notes to rob two banks in Moriarty, July 15 and July 19, Tijeras on July 19, and Socorro on July 22.

“The FBI is working with our local law enforcement partners to find this individual and bring him to justice,” Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda of the Albuquerque FBI Division said. “Bank robberies can put innocent employees and customers at risk. We are asking the public to call us if they have any information on this suspect.”

Anyone with information about these robberies is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300.

Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov.

Information about other bank robbers wanted by the FBI can be found at bankrobbers.fbi.gov.

Bank robbery carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years. The use of a gun, other dangerous weapon, toy gun, or hoax bomb device during the commission of a bank robbery can be punishable by a prison term of up to 25 years.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

With Monday’s sentencing of Channel Lewis, the federal investigation into a June 2020 Louisville, Kentucky CVS burglary has concluded. Along with Lewis, Jean-Pierre Crowdus and Frederick Eaves had previously pleaded guilty in the United States District Court to Conspiracy to Commit Burglary Involving Controlled Substances. Earlier this year, Crowdus and Eaves were both sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release. On July 26th, Lewis was sentenced to 7 months’ imprisonment and 18 months’ supervised release.

“While the FBI is committed to protecting the public’s right to participate in legitimate, peaceful protests, once that activity constitutes a federal crime or poses a threat to national security, we will not hesitate to step in,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Edward J. Gray of the FBI’s Louisville Field Office. “Violent and destructive behavior in our neighborhoods will not be tolerated. As shown by this investigation, know that if you cross the line from expressing beliefs to violating federal law, you will be held accountable.”