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BANK ROBBERY SPREE ENDS IN PRISON TIME
A bank robbery spree that spanned two states and two months has finally come to an end for 39-year-old Kenneth Culver of Steger, Illinois. Culver was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment and 2 years supervised release in federal court on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, by Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen.
Culver pleaded guilty to 2 counts of bank robbery after passing a note to tellers demanding money at a Chase Bank in Munster, Indiana. The first robbery occurred on August 12, 2014, when Culver stole $2675. He struck again on December 3, 2014, stealing an additional $1200. Culver was initially arrested and charged in Lake County Court with the August robbery while on bond for the first crime, he committed the second offense, which led to him being charged with both crimes in federal court.
The case was the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in coordination with the Munster Indiana Police. The case was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Thomas M. McGrath.
According to documents in the case, Culver robbed a Chase Bank within Munster, Indiana on August 12, 2014 and again on December 3, 2014. Culver passed a note to the tellers demanding money and stole $2675 and $1200 on each respective occasion.
Kenneth Culver was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment and 2 years supervised release. This case serves as a reminder that bank robbery is a serious crime that carries severe consequences.
Defendant: Kenneth Culver
Criminal Charges: 2 counts of bank robbery
City and State: Munster, Indiana
Exact Date: December 1, 2015
Sentence: 37 months imprisonment and 2 years supervised release
Dollar Amounts: $2675 and $1200
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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