G. Shannon McColor, Bank Robbery, Ohio 2015

A brazen crime wave swept through the streets of Northeast Ohio earlier this year, leaving a trail of fear and financial devastation in its wake. For Youngstown resident G. Shannon McColor, 27, that wave may soon come crashing down around him as he faces serious charges in the indictment of four bank robberies.

According to the indictment, McColor is accused of robbing four banks across the state, including the Huntington Bank in Boardman, Ohio on January 9, 2015, the PNC Bank in Struthers, Ohio on February 4, 2015, the Fifth Third Bank in Toledo, Ohio on February 6, 2015, and the Chase Bank in Canfield, Ohio on February 14, 2015.

Specifically, McColor is charged with four counts of bank robbery, a serious crime that can carry a lengthy prison sentence and significant fines. If convicted, the defendant'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 violations.

The investigation preceding the indictment was a collaborative effort involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Boardman Police Department, the Struthers Police Department, the Toledo Police Department, and the Canfield Police Department. The matter is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David M. Toepfer.

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.

McColor's indictment marks a significant development in the ongoing effort to combat bank robberies in Ohio. The case serves as a reminder that law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.

The defendant's prior record, if any, the defendant's role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violations will be key factors in determining the sentence. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and, in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

G. Shannon McColor, 27, of Youngstown, Ohio, faces serious charges in the indictment of four bank robberies. The defendant's sentence will be determined by the court after review of factors unique to this case.

Mandatory Facts:

• Defendant: G. Shannon McColor
• Criminal Charges: Four counts of bank robbery
• City and State: Youngstown, Ohio
• Exact Date: January 9, 2015; February 4, 2015; February 6, 2015; February 14, 2015
• Sentence: To be determined by the court

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/youngstown-man-indicted-four-bank-robberies