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Dandre R. Brown, Bank Robbery, Illinois 2018
A notorious bank robber has been brought to justice in southern Illinois. Dandre R. Brown, a 29-year-old from Godfrey, Illinois, has been indicted for five bank robberies in the region.
According to federal authorities, Brown allegedly robbed the following banks: U.S. Bank at 1520 Washington Avenue in Alton, Illinois on November 29, 2017; Reliance Bank at 2810 Godfrey Road, in Godfrey, Illinois on December 20, 2017; Regions Bank at 347 W. Main Street, in East Alton, Illinois on December 22, 2017; U.S. Bank at 1301 Edwardsville Road, in Wood River, Illinois on January 2, 2018; and 1st MidAmerica Credit Union at 1702 Troy Road, in Edwardsville, Illinois on January 10, 2018.
Brown also allegedly transported a stolen vehicle from Missouri into Illinois on December 11, 2017. If convicted of bank robbery, Brown faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years supervised release. If convicted of all bank robbery counts, Brown could face discretionary, consecutive sentences totaling 100 years. If convicted of Transportation of Stolen Vehicle, Brown faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years supervised release.
The alleged serial bank robber was apprehended by United States Marshals on January 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. The case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made turning the tide of rising violent crime in America a top priority.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI, Illinois State Police, Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office, and several local police departments. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney James G. Piper, Jr.
An indictment is a formal charge against a defendant, and Brown is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community policing and the efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime in southern Illinois.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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