Bank Robber Sentenced to 70 Months Incarceration
A Charles Town, West Virginia man was sentenced to 70 months incarceration for robbing a Charles Town bank, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
Ryan Stepanian, age 26, pled guilty to one count of “Bank Robbery” in August 2018. Stepanian admitted to taking $14,890 from the City National Bank of Charles Town, West Virginia, on January 22, 2018.
The heist occurred at the City National Bank of Charles Town, where Stepanian handed a note to a bank employee demanding cash. The employee complied, handing Stepanian $14,890.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Z. Krasinski prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Ranson Police Department, and the Charles Town Police Department investigated.
Chief U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the case.
Stepanian’s 70-month sentence is a significant blow to the community, which was left shaken by the brazen bank robbery. The sentence serves as a reminder that those who commit such crimes will face serious consequences.
The case is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the law enforcement agencies involved, who worked tirelessly to bring Stepanian to justice.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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