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Bank Robber Sentenced to 46 Months in Oklahoma
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Matthew Thomas Pettigrew, a 42-year-old resident of Ada, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 46 months for his role in a brazen bank robbery.
On November 15, 2021, Pettigrew entered the Citizens Bank of Ada, a federally insured financial institution, and demanded money. The next day, law enforcement officers tracked him down to a casino, where he was arrested.
Following a guilty plea on March 9, 2022, Pettigrew was sentenced by the Honorable Charles B. Goodwin, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Pettigrew was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal at the conclusion of his sentencing and will remain in custody pending transportation to a designated United States Bureau of Prisons facility.
The investigation was led by the Ada Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant United States Attorney Cameron McEwen representing the United States.
Pettigrew’s sentencing marks the latest in a string of high-profile bank robberies in the region, sparking concerns about the need for increased security measures in local financial institutions.
As Pettigrew begins his sentence, residents of Ada and surrounding communities are breathing a sigh of relief, grateful that the perpetrator has been brought to justice.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and cooperation in preventing and solving crimes. By working together, law enforcement agencies and citizens can create a safer, more secure environment for all.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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