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Bank Heists Suspect Faces Life Behind Bars
Tampa, Florida – A 53-year-old Holiday man is accused of pulling off a string of brazen bank robberies across Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties, leaving a trail of fear and financial devastation in his wake.
Anthony Maresca, a Holiday resident, has been hit with a nine-count indictment, including five counts of armed bank robbery, one count of armed attempted bank robbery, and three counts of possessing and using a firearm during a crime of violence.
The alleged robberies took place between November 2014 and May 2015, with Maresca allegedly using a firearm to intimidate bank employees and customers.
If convicted on all counts, Maresca faces up to life in federal prison, a stark reminder of the consequences of his alleged crimes.
The indictment also notifies Maresca that the United States intends to forfeit the money he obtained from the robberies, as well as the firearm he used during the offenses.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed a violation of one or more federal criminal laws, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
The case was investigated by a coalition of law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, the Clearwater Police Department, and the Pinellas Park Police Department.
The case will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Michael Leeman and Simon Gaugush, who will work tirelessly to ensure justice is served in this case.
As the investigation unfolds, the community can rest assured that the perpetrators of these heinous crimes will be held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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