Danisha Lane, Robbery & Firearm Charges, Indiana 2021

South Bend, Indiana - In a shocking turn of events, 46-year-old Danisha Lane was sentenced to 168 months in prison for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence and two counts of attempted robbery affecting commerce.

According to officials, Lane robbed and attempted to rob multiple stores and businesses in the South Bend area in May 2021. Her actions also involved the use and brandishing of a firearm during one of the robberies.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with the South Bend Police Department, the Mishawaka Police Department, and the St. Joseph County Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Joel Gabrielse and Jerome W. McKeever prosecuted the case.

Lane's sentencing marks a significant blow to the community, as she will serve 168 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release. The harsh sentence serves as a warning to those who would engage in similar criminal activity.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities nationwide. The initiative brings together law enforcement and community leaders to foster trust and legitimacy, support community-based organizations, and set focused enforcement priorities.

As part of the PSN strategy, the US government launched a violent crime reduction plan in May 2021, strengthening the program's core principles: fostering trust, supporting community-based organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results. Lane's sentencing demonstrates the effectiveness of this approach in keeping communities safe.

Defendant: Danisha Lane, 46

Criminal Charges: Brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of attempted robbery affecting commerce

City and State: South Bend, Indiana

Arrest/Sentencing Date: May 2021

Sentence: 168 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/south-bend-woman-sentenced-168-months-prison