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Bank Robber Sentenced to 96 Months in Federal Prison
SPOKANE, Washington – Dane Edward Andrus, age 42, of Osburn, Idaho, was sentenced for Bank Robbery in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
According to information disclosed during the court proceedings, on January 23, 2015, Andrus entered the US Bank located on Nob Hill in Yakima, Washington. He was wearing a ski mask and carrying a pistol. Andrus pointed the pistol at a bank teller, demanded money from the teller, and then fled in a white van.
Yakima Police Officers quickly responded to the scene and were soon thereafter following Andrus’ van. Andrus led police on a high-speed chase through downtown Yakima and onto Interstate 82, stopping only after law enforcement officers used spike strips to disable the van. Officers arrested Andrus, discovered the pistol, and recovered all of the money he stole from the bank.
United States District Court Judge Stanley A. Bastian sentenced Andrus to a 96-month term of imprisonment, to be followed by a five-year term of court supervision upon release from federal prison.
U.S. Attorney Michael C. Ormsby said, ‘Armed bank robbery is a gravely serious violent crime. As demonstrated in this case, bank robberies will be swiftly investigated, aggressively prosecuted, and severely punished.’
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Yakima Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Benjamin D. Seal, an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.
Andrus’ bank robbery case is a stark reminder of the harsh consequences of committing violent crimes. The swift and severe punishment handed down by Judge Bastian serves as a warning to those who would engage in similar behavior.
The community is safer with Andrus behind bars, and we must continue to work together to prevent these types of crimes from occurring in the future.
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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