Phillip D. Webb, Armed Bank Robbery, Illinois 2014

A chilling tale of bank robbery and violence unfolded in Madison, Illinois, leaving two women shaken. Phillip D. Webb, a 33-year-old man, was convicted of Armed Bank Robbery, Use and Carry of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm in the United States District Court.

According to documents filed in US District Court, on June 28, 2011, two women stopped at the Quick Trip station in Madison, Illinois, to buy gasoline. As the driver reentered her vehicle after paying at the pump, Webb slipped into the backseat of her car and pointed a gun at her and her mother. Webb then abducted the two victims, forcing them to drive to a nearby ATM and withdraw money from a bank account.

Webb was arrested by the United States Marshals on July 18, 2011, as he fled from an apartment in Collinsville, Illinois. Upon his arrest, Webb was found in possession of two firearms, several rounds of ammunition and 26 grams of crack cocaine which he intended to distribute. Webb was a previously convicted felon, having been convicted of the offense of second degree murder in 2003.

Webb is scheduled to be sentenced in the US District Court on May 30, 2014, at which time he faces a term in prison of up to 25 years on the charge of Armed Bank Robbery, not less than seven (7) years up to Life for the charge of Use and Carry of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, up to 20 years on the charge of Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, and up to 10 years on the charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Webb also faces a fine up to $1,750,000 and a term of supervised release of up to five (5) years once he is released.

The case was investigated by the Illinois State Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and the Madison Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Ali Summers and Donald Boyce are handling the prosecution.

Phillip D. Webb, a 33-year-old man, was convicted of Armed Bank Robbery, Use and Carry of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The exact criminal charges include Armed Bank Robbery, Use and Carry of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of law enforcement in keeping our communities safe. The United States Marshals' swift action in apprehending Webb prevented further harm to innocent civilians.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdil/pr/man-convicted-armed-bank-robbery-and-use-firearm-during-crime-violence