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On June 12, 2026, a brazen armed bank robbery shook the city of Nashua, New Hampshire, when 52-year-old Joseph Sawyer allegedly walked into the St. Mary’s Bank at 4 Northwest Boulevard and used a firearm to demand cash. The heist, which has left the community reeling, was the result of a coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. As the investigation unfolded, authorities identified Sawyer, a Massachusetts resident, as the primary suspect.
The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury, charges Sawyer with one count of armed bank robbery, a crime that carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The FBI’s Boston division led the investigation, with assistance from the Nashua Police Department, FBI New Jersey, FBI Albany, New Jersey State Police, New York State Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Attorneys’ Offices for the District of New Jersey, Northern District of New York, and District of Massachusetts.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Shannon is prosecuting the case, which is set to move forward in the coming weeks. Sawyer will appear before the court at a later date to face the charges. The details of the indictment are allegations, and Sawyer is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The investigation and subsequent indictment serve as a testament to the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in bringing violent offenders to justice. As the case progresses, the community will be watching closely to see how justice is served.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: New Hampshire
- Location: NH
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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