An elderly man’s life was forever changed when Cleveland’s Eddie J. Fletcher, 39, allegedly robbed three banks in the area: First Merit Bank of Streetsboro, Ohio, on January 10, 2013, and Chase Bank of Cleveland, Ohio, on both April 3, 2013, and September 9, 2013. The defendant attempted to rob the same Chase Bank branch on November 25, 2013.
The FBI, Streetsboro Police Department, and other local law enforcement agencies, were hot on Fletcher’s tail, working tirelessly to track down the culprit. Their efforts paid off when a grand jury returned a four-count indictment charging Eddie J. Fletcher with three counts of bank robbery and one count of attempted bank robbery.
The indictment alleges that Fletcher’s crimes caused fear and anxiety for the innocent bystanders, who were just trying to go about their day. The defendant’s actions were a stark reminder that bank robberies can have serious consequences, both for the victims and the community at large.
According to the indictment, Fletcher’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. If convicted, the defendant’s sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases will be less than the maximum.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney M. Kendra Klump, who is determined to bring Fletcher to justice. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the FBI, Streetsboro Police Department, and other local law enforcement agencies.
It is worth noting that an indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Eddie J. Fletcher, 39, of Cleveland, Ohio, is the defendant in this case. The charges against him include three counts of bank robbery and one count of attempted bank robbery. Fletcher’s case is a stark reminder that bank robberies are a serious crime and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The exact date of the crimes is as follows: January 10, 2013, April 3, 2013, September 9, 2013, and November 25, 2013. The case is ongoing, and Fletcher’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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