Rockford Man Charged in Bank Robberies
A Rockford man, Albert K. Stallworth, 62, has been charged with bank robberies in a federal grand jury indictment. Stallworth allegedly robbed two banks in Rockford, Illinois.
According to the indictment, on August 25, 2017, Stallworth robbed the Midwest Community Bank on North Perryville Road in Rockford of $4,989. He also allegedly robbed the Associated Bank on Center Terrace in Rockford on January 9, 2018, of $1,620.
Stallworth appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston today for arraignment. His case was set for a status hearing on March 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.
Each count of bank robbery carries a maximum potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison, to be followed by up to three years of supervised release. Each count also carries a fine of up to $250,000.
Stallworth is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI-led Rockford Area Violent Gang Task Force, consisting of law enforcement officers and agents from the FBI, Rockford Police Department, Loves Park Police Department, and Freeport Police Department.
The indictment was announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Jeffrey Sallet, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Dan O’Shea, Chief of the Rockford Police Department.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Pedersen. The case remains ongoing.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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