Bank Robber Convicted of Two Counts of Bank Robbery
A federal jury in the Western District of North Carolina has convicted Ronald McKnight, 44, of Charlotte, of two charges of bank robbery, announced Jill Westmoreland Rose, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
On January 5, 2015, McKnight entered a Fifth Third Bank branch located at 212 South Tryon Street in Charlotte and presented a note to the teller that read, ‘Robbery. 100’s 50’s 20’s. No die packs.’ The teller handed over $1,732 in U.S. currency from her drawer and McKnight left.
Then, on January 9, 2015, McKnight entered a second bank, a Wells Fargo Bank branch located at 2910 South Boulevard, in Charlotte, and presented a note to the teller, using the same wording as in the previous robbery. The teller handed over $1,660 and McKnight left.
McKnight was arrested later that same day. He has been in federal custody since January 2015 and will remain in custody until his sentencing date, which has not been set.
McKnight faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years for each charge, and a fine of up to $250,000.
The FBI and CMPD led the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven R. Kaufman is prosecuting the case.
McKnight, 44, of Charlotte, is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of two counts of bank robbery. He faces up to 40 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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