Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Lewiston Credit Union
Portland, Maine – In a shocking turn of events, Brent Roaix, 33, of Lewiston, Maine, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to robbing a federally insured credit union.
According to court records, on January 25, 2017, Roaix entered a Rainbow Federal Credit Union in Lewiston and gave a handwritten note to a teller demanding money and stating that he was armed.
The teller, after being threatened, handed over an undisclosed amount of cash. Roaix then fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by Lewiston police officers who found him hiding in a nearby apartment. The stolen money was recovered.
The defendant faces up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.
This investigation was conducted by the Lewiston Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Roaix’s guilty plea serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of committing violent crimes. His actions not only put innocent lives at risk, but also wreak havoc on the community.
The case against Roaix is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies in Maine to keep their citizens safe.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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