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Scranton Duo Charged in Bank Robberies
A superseding indictment by a federal grand jury has charged Christian Gonzalez, age 23, and Anthony Ocasio, age 21, both of Scranton, Pennsylvania, with multiple counts of bank robbery.
According to United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, the indictment alleges that Gonzalez and Ocasio committed three bank robberies together:
January 12, 2017, Citizens Savings Bank, Cedar Avenue, Scranton, approximately $2,000 stolen;
December 27, 2016, NBT Bank, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, approximately $2,550 stolen;
and December 22, 2016, Fidelity Bank, Birney Avenue, Moosic (attempt).
Gonzalez alone is charged with the following bank robbery:
December 5, 2016, NBT Bank, Keyser Avenue, Scranton, approximately $7,000 stolen.
Each defendant faces significant prison time if convicted: Gonzalez, up to 80 years, and Ocasio, up to 60 years.
The investigation is ongoing, conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Scranton Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Olshefski is prosecuting the case.
Indictments are only allegations, and all persons charged are 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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