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Marrero Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Bank Robbery
A brazen bank robbery in Marrero, Louisiana, ended with a 30-month prison sentence for the perpetrator. TRAVIS CARTER, a 38-year-old Marrero man, was sentenced after pleading guilty to a one-count indictment for bank robbery.
According to court documents, on July 22, 2016, CARTER donned a disguise of a baseball hat, sunglasses, and a towel covering his face to rob the Whitney Bank in Marrero. He escaped with over $4,000 in U.S. currency.
However, CARTER’s attempt at anonymity was short-lived. Citizens identified him after local news outlets reported the robbery and featured still images of him captured from bank surveillance. Additionally, the vehicle driven by CARTER during the robbery was identified by an automatic license plate recognition camera after it was captured fleeing the bank.
Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brittany Reed was in charge of the prosecution.
U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan handed down the sentence, which includes 30 months of incarceration, followed by two years of supervised release, restitution in the amount of $4,444.95, and a $100 special assessment.
CARTER’s sentence serves as a reminder that bank robbers will be held accountable for their crimes. The community can rest assured that those who attempt to disrupt the financial system will face justice.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s diligence in solving this case is a testament to their commitment to keeping our communities safe. This sentence brings a sense of closure to the victims and the community affected by this crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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