Rasheed Stukes, a 27-year-old Fort Wayne man, has been sentenced to 140 months in prison for his role in a botched bank robbery that left one person injured and another forced to accompany the robbers against their will.
On April 11, 2016, Stukes and two co-defendants attempted to rob a bank in Fort Wayne, Indiana. During the course of the attempted robbery, a dangerous weapon was used, causing injury to another person. According to documents in the case, a person was also forced to accompany the robbers against their consent.
The case was investigated by the FBI and Indiana State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Lesley Miller Lowery prosecuted the case.
Stukes pleaded guilty to bank robbery along with using a dangerous weapon during the act. He was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Theresa Springmann.
Stukes will serve 140 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of violent crime.
The FBI and Indiana State Police worked tirelessly to bring Stukes and his co-defendants to justice. The successful prosecution of this case is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies to keeping our communities safe.
Stukes’ sentence will be served at the discretion of the Bureau of Prisons. The case number and docket are not available at this time.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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