Donell Williams, Armed Bank Robbery, Pennsylvania 2016
A Dauphin County man has been charged with armed bank robbery after allegedly robbing the AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union in Enola, Pennsylvania.
On August 31, 2016, Donell Williams, 39, allegedly robbed the AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union, stealing approximately $1,500. Williams was later taken into custody.
Williams is a previously convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daryl F. Bloom.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the East Pennsboro Township Police Department investigated the case, with the City of Harrisburg Bureau of Police assisting in Williams' arrest.
Williams is charged with armed bank robbery, possession of a loaded firearm during a crime of violence, and being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm. If convicted, Williams faces up to 25 years in prison for the armed bank robbery charge, up to life in prison for the firearm charge, and up to 10 years in prison for the felon in possession charge.
The maximum penalties under federal law include a $250,000 fine. According to United States Attorney Peter Smith, the case was brought as part of the Violent Crime Reduction Partnership, a districtwide initiative to combat violent crime in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Indictments are only allegations, and Williams is presumed innocent until found guilty in court.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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