Man Pleads Guilty to New Orleans Bank Robbery

New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery and Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property

A 53-year-old New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to a three-count indictment in connection with the bank robbery of the Gulf Coast Bank and Trust on March 21, 2018.

Ronald Vantress Jr. pleaded guilty to bank robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a) and interstate transportation of stolen property in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2314. He also pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2312.

According to court documents, Vantress robbed the Gulf Coast Bank and Trust, located at 201 North Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 21, 2018. In addition, Vantress transported a stolen 2009 Toyota Camry, a stolen license plate, and other stolen property from New Orleans to Texas after the robbery.

Vantress faces a maximum penalty of up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of $250,000, three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment for bank robbery. For the stolen property and stolen vehicle counts, he faces a maximum penalty of up to ten years imprisonment, a fine of $250,000, three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan L. Shih is in charge of the prosecution.

The FBI’s investigation into this case is a prime example of their dedication to keeping our communities safe. We look forward to bringing Vantress to justice for his crimes.

The case is a reminder that bank robbery is a serious crime with significant consequences. We urge anyone with information about bank robbery or other crimes to come forward and assist law enforcement.