In a brazen display of violence, Joshua Strickland, aka ‘Ash Strickland,’ stormed into the Bank of America branch in Portland, Maine on January 3, 2019, and committed a bank robbery.
Strickland, a 36-year-old former Florida resident, handed a teller a note stating, ‘This is a robbery. I have a gun. If I feel like you are trying anything I will start shooting people.’ He demanded $5,000 from the teller before fleeing to Las Vegas, Nevada.
The FBI and the Portland and South Portland police departments investigated the case, eventually leading to Strickland’s arrest.
On July 27, 2021, Strickland pleaded guilty to the charges. He was subsequently sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison by U.S. District Judge George Z. Singal. Strickland was also ordered to pay $13,994 in restitution.
This sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of committing violent crimes. Bank robbery is a serious offense that puts innocent lives at risk.
Strickland’s case highlights the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to bring perpetrators to justice. The FBI and local police departments worked tirelessly to identify and apprehend Strickland, ensuring that he faced the full weight of the law.
As Strickland begins his prison sentence, the community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that justice has been served.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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