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Bank Robber Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison
HARRISBURG, PA – In a shocking turn of events, Jacob Charles LaFrance, a 29-year-old from Thurmont, Maryland, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for robbing two banks in Pennsylvania.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, LaFrance committed the armed robberies of the following banks: PNC Bank in Fairfield, Adams County, on April 25, 2018, where he stole $4,266; and M&T Bank in Blue Ridge Summit, Franklin County, on May 3, 2018, where he stole $1,848.
LaFrance was sentenced on April 30, 2019, by United States District Court Judge Yvette Kane. As part of his sentence, he was also ordered to pay $6,114 in restitution.
The investigation into LaFrance’s crimes was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the Frederick County (MD) Sheriff’s Office, the Carroll Valley Borough Police, and the Washington Township Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney James T. Clancy prosecuted the case.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that brings together law enforcement and the community to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer.
LaFrance’s crimes have sent shockwaves through the community, and his sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of committing violent crimes. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is committed to keeping our communities safe from violent crime. This case is a prime example of the office’s dedication to justice and public safety.
The investigation and prosecution of LaFrance’s crimes are a testament to the power of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the importance of community involvement in reducing crime.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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