Lenny Needy Sentenced to 18 Months for Bank Robbery, Lexington KY, 2023

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Lenny Needy Sentenced to 18 Months for Bank Robbery in Lexington, KY

A Nicholasville, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for bank robbery by intimidation. Lenny Needy, 66, was handed down the sentence by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell on Thursday.

According to Needy’s plea agreement, on August 17, 2023, he robbed Traditional Bank on Nicholasville Road in Lexington. Specifically, Needy approached the teller window and handed her a note, then saying words to the effect: ‘This is a robbery, give me everything you have!’ A teller was able to hit a silent alarm; but as she hit the alarm, Needy said not to hit any buttons and to hurry up with the money. Needy obtained $6,943 in cash from the teller and fled the scene. Law enforcement later identified Needy through cameras and DNA testing on his clothing.

Under federal law, Needy must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for three years.

The investigation was conducted by the FBI and Lexington Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney James Chapman is prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States.

U.S. Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV, and Special Agent in Charge Michael Stansbury, FBI Louisville Field Office, joined Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers in announcing the sentencing.

Needy’s sentence serves as a reminder that bank robbery will not be tolerated in our communities. The hard work of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors like James Chapman ensure that those who commit these crimes will be held accountable.

Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.