DEDEDO, GUAM – Vicente Guerrero Perez, 57, is headed back to federal prison after being sentenced to 70 months for robbing a First Hawaiian Bank branch in Dededo, Guam, and repeatedly failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. The feds say Perez walked into the bank on August 13, 2021, and handed a teller a note demanding cash. No weapon was displayed, but the teller, fearing for their safety, complied, handing over approximately $1,560.
The heist itself was captured on surveillance, and Perez quickly became a person of interest. The FBI released still images to the public, and a subsequent tip led agents directly to Perez. He confessed to the robbery during questioning. But the bank robbery wasn’t Perez’s only offense. Federal prosecutors were quick to point out a pattern of disregard for the law – specifically, a long-standing failure to adhere to sex offender registration rules.
Perez was initially convicted of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in 1992. As a result, he was required to update his registration with the Guam Sex Offender Registry every six months. Records show Perez hadn’t bothered to do so since April 2021. This wasn’t a first-time offense; he’d previously served 21 months in prison for similar registration violations. The feds clearly weren’t interested in letting Perez continue to ignore the law.
“This case highlights the importance of diligent enforcement of both bank robbery statutes and sex offender registration laws,” said United States Attorney Anderson in a prepared statement. “Perez’s actions demonstrated a blatant disregard for the safety of our community, and this sentence reflects the seriousness of his crimes.” The 70-month sentence isn’t just about the stolen money; it’s about a demonstrated pattern of criminal behavior and a failure to comply with court-ordered requirements designed to protect potential victims.
In addition to the prison sentence, Perez will face five years of supervised release after he’s released. He’s also been ordered to pay $1,560 in restitution to First Hawaiian Bank, complete 100 hours of community service, and pay a $200 special assessment fee. The feds are sending a clear message: robbing banks and ignoring sex offender registration laws will result in significant federal prison time. The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as they become available. Perez’s history suggests a likely return to criminal activity if given the opportunity, making this sentence a necessary measure to safeguard the residents of Guam. This is another example of how federal authorities are cracking down on repeat offenders and prioritizing public safety, even in remote territories like Guam.
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