FORT WAYNE, Indiana – Andrew Wood, a 24-year-old man from Leo, Indiana, has been handed a 135-month prison sentence in connection with a brazen armed bank robbery that shook the small town of Harlan, Indiana, in 2014.
Wood, along with five co-defendants, robbed the bank at gunpoint on September 12, 2014. The group’s plan was to use intimidation and firepower to get their hands on cash. However, things took a deadly turn when two shots were fired through the bank’s glass front doors to allow Wood and his accomplice to exit.
Wood was apprehended shortly after the robbery, a short distance from the bank. His co-defendants were also taken into custody in the following hours.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Indiana State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Lesley Miller Lowery led the prosecution, pushing for justice for the victims of the heinous crime.
As part of his sentence, Wood will serve 135 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. He has been ordered to pay $1,527.37 in restitution to the bank and its employees.
The sentencing of Andrew Wood serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in violent crime. The people of Harlan, Indiana, will never forget the traumatic events of that fateful day in 2014. Wood’s actions and those of his accomplices have left a lasting impact on the community.
The investigation into the bank robbery was a joint effort between the FBI and the Indiana State Police. The case highlights the importance of law enforcement collaboration in bringing perpetrators to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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