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Dante Rhodes, Bank Robbery, Iowa 2017
A brazen bank robbery that left a trail of destruction in its wake has finally seen justice served. Dante Rhodes, a 41-year-old man from Dubuque, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to robbing the Fidelity Bank and Trust in Maquoketa on March 8, 2017.
According to court records, Rhodes entered the bank and handed a note to the teller demanding money. He then led police on a high-speed chase through Dubuque, colliding with multiple vehicles. The incident was a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and the importance of community vigilance.
At the plea hearing, Rhodes admitted to the crime and acknowledged the harm caused by his actions. He is now facing a possible maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, $100 in special assessments, and 3 years of supervised release following any imprisonment.
Rhodes remains in custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Justin Lightfoot and was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Maquoketa Police Department, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, and the Dubuque Police Department.
Gregory Stapleton, a 31-year-old man from Dubuque, has also been charged in the bank robbery. Stapleton told the Court that he intends to plead guilty to the bank robbery charge, although a plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.
The sentencing hearing will be set after a presentence report is prepared. As the community breathes a sigh of relief, it is a stark reminder that justice may be slow, but it is always served. The case file number is 17-CR-1022, and court file information can be found at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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