A Metairie man has been brought to justice after pleading guilty to a bank robbery that took place in Covington, Louisiana.
On December 4, 2018, Keith Anthony Ramirez, 34, robbed the Capital One Bank located at 830 North Highway 190 in Covington.
Ramirez faces a sentence of up to twenty years in prison, a period of up to three years of supervised release, a fine of $250,000, and a mandatory $100 special assessment.
Ramirez is currently awaiting sentencing, which is set for July 11, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. before U.S. District Court Judge Carl J. Barbier.
The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser, who praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating the matter.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Spiro G. Latsis is in charge of the prosecution.
Ramirez’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the community, and it serves as a reminder that bank robbery is a serious crime with severe consequences.
The Capital One Bank robbery is just one of many recent bank robberies in the area, and it highlights the need for increased security measures and community vigilance.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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