Charles Johnson III, Bank Robbery, Georgia 2012

Savannah, GA – In a shocking turn of events, Charles Johnson III, a/k/a Chuckie, 26, of Savannah, Georgia, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a string of bank robberies in the Savannah area.

According to federal authorities, Johnson robbed six banks between September 25, 2012, and July 11, 2013, leaving a trail of fear and trauma in his wake. The Wells Fargo Bank, Savannah Postal Credit Union, Heritage Bank, First Chatham Bank, Colony Bank, and Savannah Bank were all targeted during this time.

Johnson faces serious charges, including one count of bank robbery, one count of conspiracy to commit armed bank robbery, five counts of armed bank robbery, two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence, and the unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The investigation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, also involved the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department S.W.A.T. Team and Tactical Investigations Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian T. Rafferty and Tania D. Groover are prosecuting the case.

Johnson’s indictment comes with a significant price – if convicted on all counts, he faces a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 30 years and up to a maximum sentence of life.

United States Attorney Edward Tarver emphasized that an indictment is only an accusation and is not evidence of guilt. Johnson is entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Johnson’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for law enforcement to continue working tirelessly to protect the public.

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