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Noah Bradley Lester, Bank Robbery, Texas 2015
Defendant’s Despicable Crimes End in Severe Justice
DALLAS — In a case that showcases the Texas justice system’s unwavering commitment to punishing violent crime, a career offender has been sentenced to a lengthy stint in federal prison.
Noah Bradley Lester, 64, of Farmers Branch, Texas, was slapped with a total of 262 months in federal prison for his brazen bank robbery spree that terrorized the good people of Dallas in April 2015.
Lester’s crimes began on April 17, 2015, when he walked into the BB&T Bank located at 3550 Forest Lane in Dallas, Texas, and handed a demand note to bank personnel. He then fled the scene, leaving the note behind. His next stop was the Capital One Bank located at 2903 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas, where he handed a teller a note demanding money and brandished an airsoft pistol in his waistband, leaving the teller shaken and in fear for her life.
Lester’s actions were a stark reminder of the devastating impact that violent crime can have on innocent lives. His crimes were a stark reminder that the Texas justice system will not tolerate such behavior and will pursue the harshest penalties available to bring perpetrators to justice.
Lester’s lengthy sentence is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who worked tirelessly to bring this career offender to justice.
Noah Bradley Lester’s 262-month sentence marks a significant blow to his hopes of escaping justice. His sentence will serve as a deterrent to would-be criminals and a reminder that the Texas justice system will not hesitate to mete out severe punishment to those who engage in violent crime.
At the time of these April 2015 bank robberies, Lester was on supervised release following a previous bank robbery conviction in 1993. Today, U.S. District Judge Jane Boyle sentenced Lester to 262 months on the bank robbery offenses and 36 months for violating his supervised release, to be served concurrently.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Robinson was instrumental in securing Lester’s conviction and will continue to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators of violent crime to justice.
As the Grimy Times continues to shine a light on the crimes that plague our communities, we will remain vigilant in our pursuit of truth and justice.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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