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Bank Robber Caught in Bergen
A Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to robbing a TD Bank in Oakland, New Jersey in April 2013. John Edward Stevens, 62, admitted to carrying out the robbery, which netted him several thousand dollars in cash.
According to documents filed in the case, Stevens entered the bank on April 15, 2013, carrying a zipper pouch. He pulled out what appeared to be a black handgun and brandished it at a bank employee before fleeing the scene.
Approximately 20 minutes after the robbery, law enforcement stopped a stolen vehicle and arrested Stevens. The vehicle was found to contain a TD Bank bag filled with money.
Stevens has a long history of bank robberies, having been convicted of at least eight prior armed bank robberies in California and Ohio. Under a plea agreement, Stevens will face 240 months in prison and three years of supervised release if accepted by the court. Sentencing is scheduled for September 7, 2016.
U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman credited special agents of the FBI with the investigation, which was assisted by the Waldwick Police Department, the Oakland Police Department, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Melissa Wangenheim and Melissa Jampol. Stevens is being defended by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo, Esq. of Verona, New Jersey.
The guilty plea is a significant blow to Stevens, who will face a lengthy prison sentence for his crimes. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance in preventing and solving crimes.
The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitive List in 1988 had Stevens on it, and his lengthy history of bank robberies has finally caught up with him. His conviction is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies to bring justice to victims of crime.
Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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