Landon Darnell McFarland, Jr. Charged with Attempted Bank Robbery, …

Bedford’s Landon Darnell McFarland, Jr., 32, is facing serious heat after a grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio indicted him for attempted bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.

The charges stem from an incident at the Ohio Savings Bank on Turney Road in Garfield Heights, where McFarland allegedly struck on August 30, 2014. According to Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, the grand jury’s two-count indictment paints a grim picture of the defendant’s alleged actions.

Should McFarland be found guilty, his sentence will be decided by the Court after a careful review of his criminal history and the specifics of the crime. His prior record, if any, his role in the offense, and the nature of the violation will all factor into the sentencing decision, which will not exceed the statutory maximum, though it is often less.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew B. Kall is handling the prosecution of this case, while the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office and the Cleveland Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation. However, an indictment is merely a charge and does not prove guilt; McFarland maintains his innocence until proven otherwise in court.

It’s a stark reminder that violence and financial crime have no place in our communities, and law enforcement agencies are doing their part to keep Ohio safe. As this case unfolds, the public will be watching closely for justice to be served.