Joseph Buk, Bank Robbery, Ohio 2024
Parma Man Indicted for Robbing Banks in Broadview Heights, Fairview Park and Bath Township
A brazen crime spree has come to an end for a Parma man, who was indicted in federal court for allegedly robbing three banks in the Cleveland suburbs.
Joseph Buk, 37, was indicted on three counts of bank robbery for the alleged robberies of the Huntington Bank on Royalton Road in Broadview Heights on September 19, the Huntington Bank on Lorain Road in Fairview Park on September 24 and the Citizen’s Bank in Bath Township on September 27, according to the indictment.
The FBI, Broadview Heights Police, Fairview Park Police and Bath Township Police investigated the case, which is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Margaret Kane and Ranya Elzein.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
If convicted, Buk's sentences will be determined by the Court after reviewing factors unique to this case, including his prior criminal record, if any, his 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 investigation and prosecution of this case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to crack down on violent crime in our community.
Buk's alleged crimes have left many in the community shaken. If convicted, he could face serious consequences, including significant prison time and fines.
Defendant Name: Joseph Buk
Criminal Charges: Three counts of bank robbery
City and State: Parma, Ohio
Exact Date: September 19, 2023, September 24, 2023, and September 27, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Pending
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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