Marty Taylor, Bank Robbery, Ohio 2017

Cleveland man indicted for robbing two Mansfield banks

A Cleveland man is facing serious charges after allegedly robbing two banks in Mansfield, Ohio. According to the indictment, Marty Taylor, 40, robbed the Richland Bank located at 50 Marion Avenue in Mansfield on December 12, 2016, and the First Merit Bank located at 100 Park Avenue West in Mansfield on January 17, 2017.

Taylor was indicted on two counts of bank robbery by a grand jury. The indictment alleges that Taylor used force and intimidation to carry out the robberies, putting the lives of innocent people at risk.

The investigation into the robberies was a collaborative effort between the Mansfield Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Mansfield Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Brad J. Beeson.

Background on the case

The indictment states that the investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the Mansfield Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Mansfield Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Brad J. Beeson.

What to expect next

If convicted, Taylor’s sentence will be determined by the court after review of factors unique to the case, including his prior criminal record, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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