An Owasso man has been sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for attempting to rob a bank in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Jerry Ray Brown, 48, entered the First National Bank on March 28, 2025, and demanded access to the bank’s vault.
However, the employee behind the counter was an off-duty police officer working security at the bank. The officer drew his firearm and confronted Brown, who raised his hands and fled the bank.
Following an investigation by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office with assistance from Oklahoma City Police Department and Choctaw Police Department, Brown was arrested on April 24, 2025.
On May 20, 2025, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Brown with attempted bank robbery.
Brown pleaded guilty on November 4, 2025, and admitted that he intentionally attempted to take money or property from the bank by means of intimidation.
In announcing the sentence, U.S. District Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti noted that Brown’s prior 51-month federal sentence for multiple bank robberies in 2020 had not deterred him from engaging in similar conduct.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to address and reduce violent crime in Oklahoma City. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, along with the City of Oklahoma City, has partnered to enhance federal efforts to address and reduce violent crime within Oklahoma City.
Brown’s sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of attempting to commit a crime. The FBI Oklahoma City Field Office and their partners are committed to keeping the public safe and bringing those responsible for violent crimes to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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