A Scranton man has been charged with two bank robberies, federal authorities announced.
Christian Gonzalez, 23, of Scranton, was indicted on January 17, 2017, by a federal grand jury for the robberies, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
The indictment alleges that Gonzalez committed the following two bank robberies:
January 12, 2017, Citizens Savings Bank, Cedar Avenue, Scranton, approximately $2,000 stolen; and December 5, 2016, NBT Bank, Keyser Avenue, Scranton, approximately $7,000 stolen.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Scranton Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Olshefski is prosecuting the case.
Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 40 years in prison, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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