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String of Bank Robberies in Central Alabama
In a shocking turn of events, Jamie Josuhnta Ryans, a 27-year-old from Montgomery, Alabama, has pleaded guilty to robbing four banks in central Alabama between October 2019 and December 2019.
The string of bank robberies took place at the following locations:
- BB&T Bank in Montgomery, Alabama, on October 17, 2019.
- BanccorpSouth Bank in Hayneville, Alabama, on October 25, 2019.
- Community Neighbor Bank in Greenville, Alabama, on November 6, 2019.
- First National Bank of Dozier in Dozier, Alabama, on December 11, 2019.
According to court records, Ryans entered each bank and handed a note to a teller demanding money, but did not produce a weapon or show that he had one. However, during the December 11 robbery, Ryans implied to the teller at the First National Bank of Dozier that he had a firearm in his pocket.
Tellers at all four locations ultimately complied with Ryans’ written demands and handed over money from their bank drawers. After the First National Bank robbery in Dozier, Ryans entered a waiting vehicle being driven by Kendrick Deantay Flynn, a 31-year-old from Montgomery. Flynn pleaded guilty to his involvement in the Dozier bank robbery and was sentenced to 38 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.
Ryans will face up to 20 years in prison at his upcoming sentencing hearing. He will also be subject to an order of restitution to the banks after their total losses are determined by the court.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Montgomery Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Hayneville Police Department, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, the Greenville Police Department, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, and the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Assistant United States Attorney Russell Duraski is prosecuting the case.
Ryans’ guilty plea marks the end of a lengthy investigation and prosecution. His sentencing hearing is scheduled to take place in the coming months.
Defendant Information:
- Defendant Name: Jamie Josuhnta Ryans
- Criminal Charges: Bank Robbery
- City and State: Montgomery, Alabama
- Exact Date: September 7, 2021 (plea hearing)
- Sentence or Outcome: Facing up to 20 years in prison
- Dollar Amounts: Not specified
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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