Dale Williamson, Bank Robbery, Kansas 2014

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas City man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges of taking part in five bank robberies in Kansas and Missouri, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.

Dale Williamson, 35, Kansas City, Mo., pleaded guilty to five counts of bank robbery. In his plea, he admitted driving a getaway car in the following bank robberies.

April 24, 2014, UMB Bank, 6252 Raytown Road, Raytown, Mo.

May 12, 2014, First Bank of Missouri, 7001 North Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, Mo.

May 22, 2014, Bank of America, 15811 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, Kan.

May 30, 2014, Commerce Bank, 9501 Antioch Road, Overland Park, Kan.

May 30, 2014, Commerce Bank, 3606 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, Mo.

Sentencing is set for July 6. Both parties have agreed to recommend a sentence of 55 months in federal prison. Grissom commended the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jabari Wamble for their work on the case.

Williamson’s guilty plea brings an end to a string of brazen bank robberies that terrorized communities across the Kansas City area. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement working together to bring justice to victims.

The FBI and local law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to identify and apprehend those responsible for the robberies. Their efforts paid off with the guilty plea and upcoming sentencing of Williamson.

As the community breathes a sigh of relief, we must also acknowledge the victims of these crimes and the trauma they have endured. The guilty plea and upcoming sentencing are a significant step forward in bringing closure to these cases.

Grissom’s office has worked diligently to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The guilty plea and upcoming sentencing are a testament to the office’s commitment to justice and public safety.

The case against Williamson is a prime example of the importance of community policing and collaboration between law enforcement agencies. It highlights the need for continued partnership and cooperation to prevent and investigate crimes like these.

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