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Bank Robber Sentenced in North Dakota
FARGO – In a shocking turn of events, Charlene Mae Corona, 40, of Crookston, Minnesota, was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for two counts of Bank Robbery in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
On September 30, 2015, Corona entered the Bremer Bank located at 921 North Washington St., Grand Forks, ND, and demanded money from the teller. Corona pulled out a knife and pointed it at one of the employees who then provided money to Corona, and Corona placed the money into a tote bag.
Less than two months later, on October 12, 2015, Corona repeated her dastardly deed, entering the Citizens Community Credit Union located at 1215 N. 42nd St., Grand Forks, ND, and displaying a handgun, throwing down a black bag and demanding money from a bank teller.
Surveillance video from each of the robberies showed that the same female committed both of the robberies. Law enforcement received tips that the robber was Charlene Mae Corona, who was later arrested in Moorhead, Minnesota.
US Attorney Christopher C. Myers announced the sentencing, stating, ‘The sentence handed down to Charlene Mae Corona reflects the severity of the crimes she committed.’ First Assistant US Attorney Keith Reisenauer prosecuted the case.
Judge Ralph R. Erickson sentenced Corona to 9 years in federal prison, ordering her to pay $21,890.26 in restitution, serve 3 years supervised release, and pay a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Grand Forks Police Department, Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department, and the Moorhead Police Department.
Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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