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Bank Larceny Duo Gets Prison Time
A shocking crime unfolded at the BankWest branch office in Pierre, South Dakota, when Ismael Espinoza Ortiz, a/k/a Misael Sereseres Ortega, and Alejandra Corral Madrid, entered the bank and carried out a brazen heist on November 5, 2012. Ortiz, 38, handed the bank teller small bills and requested the teller change the bills into larger ones, while Madrid stood next to Ortiz at the teller window. As the teller walked away, Ortiz snatched $2,070 in cash and property belonging to BankWest.
Ortiz and Madrid were arrested later that day in Campbell County, South Dakota, and were subsequently charged with bank larceny. They were indicted by a federal grand jury on November 15, 2012. The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges prosecuted the case.
On May 29, 2013, U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced Ortiz to 84 months of imprisonment and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Madrid, 26, received a sentence of time served and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. They were also ordered to pay $2,070 in restitution to BankWest, as well as restitution to several other victims in other pending criminal matters as part of the plea agreement.
But Ortiz’s troubles didn’t end there. He was also sentenced to 84 months of imprisonment and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for his conviction of Illegal Reentry after Deportation. That sentence is to be served concurrently with his above sentence. The charge stems from incidents wherein Ortiz had previously been ordered to deport from the United States on two prior occasions.
Ortiz and Madrid were immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The case serves as a stark reminder of the risks of committing crimes in the United States, especially for those who have been deported previously. Law enforcement officials are warning that anyone who tries to reenter the country after being deported will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The case is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement officials who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. As this case shows, no one is above the law, and those who try to break it will face the consequences.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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