Bank Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty in Midland
In a shocking turn of events, 28-year-old Fabian Barrios, a resident of El Paso, Texas, faces up to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to robbing a bank in Midland.
On February 10, 2015, Barrios, along with his accomplice, Alan Montes, approached a teller at the Citibank branch located at 1100 Andrews Highway in Midland. The pair displayed a weapon and demanded an undisclosed amount of money from the teller.
According to court records, the teller complied with the demands and handed over the money. The incident marked the beginning of a joint investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Customs and Border Protection, the Texas Department of Public Safety in El Paso, and the Midland Police Department.
The investigation led to the arrest of Barrios and Montes, both of whom remain in custody pending sentencing scheduled for June 24, 2015, before United States District Judge Robert Junell in Midland.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Austin Berry is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. This conviction is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies in bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice.
The Citibank branch in Midland was the target of the brazen robbery. The bank’s security measures failed to prevent the duo from carrying out the heist. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
In related news, co-defendant Alan Montes, also from El Paso, pleaded guilty to the same charge on April 14, 2015. The two defendants will be sentenced on the same day, June 24, 2015.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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