Richmond Heights, Ohio – In a shocking turn of events, two men from Northeast Ohio have been indicted for using a firearm while robbing a bank in Richmond Heights. I’ziah Clark, 20, of Shaker Heights, and Joseph Kyle Sanders, 19, of Cleveland, were both charged with one count of armed bank robbery and one count of using a firearm during a crime of violence.
According to the indictment, Clark and Sanders used a firearm on June 1, 2018, when they robbed the Citizens Bank at 690 Richmond Road in Richmond Heights. The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the FBI and Richmond Heights Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Zarzycki.
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.
If convicted, the defendants’ sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendants’ prior criminal records, if any, the defendants’ role in the offense and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases it will be less than the maximum.
The Richmond Heights Police Department and the FBI worked tirelessly to bring these individuals to justice. Their hard work and dedication to keeping our communities safe are to be commended.
I’ziah Clark and Joseph Kyle Sanders are expected to appear in federal court soon. Stay tuned to Grimy Times for updates on this developing story.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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