Baltimore Man Admits to Brutal Bank Robberies

Baltimore, Maryland – David Gollahon, age 58, of Baltimore, Maryland, has confessed to his role in two brazen armed bank robberies that terrorized local tellers and customers in January and February of 2019. Gollahon pleaded guilty today to federal charges of armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, effectively sealing his fate. The announcement came from United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur, alongside top officials from the FBI, Baltimore Police Department, and Baltimore County Police Department.

According to court documents, Gollahon teamed up with co-defendant Richard Tingler to hit two separate banks within a two-week span. Richard Adams allegedly served as their getaway driver in both meticulously planned operations. The January 23, 2019 robbery targeted a PNC Bank in Baltimore. Gollahon and Tingler, both armed with loaded firearms, stormed the bank, immediately ordering everyone to raise their hands. Tingler, masked and carrying a black duffle bag, focused on emptying the teller’s drawers, demanding both bills and “loose bills,” while Gollahon menacingly held the remaining employees and customers hostage, shouting, “don’t move.” The pair made off with $7,531.00, dropping $5,584 during their clumsy escape before fleeing in a gray Hyundai Accent driven by Adams.

Undeterred, the trio struck again on February 1, 2019, this time targeting an M&T Bank, also in Baltimore. The pattern was chillingly similar: Adams behind the wheel of a 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo, Gollahon and Tingler entering armed and masked. Tingler, again, aggressively demanded cash from the teller, escalating his demands even after receiving an initial payout. Gollahon, meanwhile, continued to sweep the teller line with his firearm, ensuring maximum intimidation. This time, the robbers weren’t satisfied with just the till. They forced tellers to access the bank’s vault, ultimately absconding with a staggering $43,802.00. Crucially, the tellers were also forced to hand over a GPS tracker.

Law enforcement’s quick response, aided by the activated GPS tracker, proved to be the undoing of the robbers. Baltimore Police Department officers, tracking the signal, swiftly located and stopped the 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo. When the vehicle came to a halt, the GPS tracker went silent. Adams, Tingler, and Gollahon were immediately apprehended. Gollahon, shockingly, still had the same firearm used in the robbery on his person at the time of his arrest. A search of the vehicle revealed a blue backpack stuffed with the stolen $43,802.00, along with the crucial GPS tracker – irrefutable evidence linking them to the crime.

The investigation, a collaborative effort between multiple agencies, paints a picture of calculated criminal activity. The brazen nature of the robberies, the use of firearms to terrorize innocent civilians, and the meticulous planning involved underscore the seriousness of the offenses. While the plea from David Gollahon represents a step towards justice, the cases against his co-defendants, Richard Tingler and Richard Adams, remain ongoing. Sentencing for Gollahon has not yet been scheduled, but he faces significant federal prison time for his crimes.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of violent crime in Baltimore and the dedication of law enforcement to bringing perpetrators to justice. The Grimy Times will continue to follow the developments in this case and provide updates as they become available.