Samuel Louis Dominick, Bank Robbery, Pennsylvania 2016

Bank Robber Pleads Guilty, Faces Decades in Prison

ERIE, Pa. - In a shocking turn of events, a former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to bank robbery charges.

Samuel Louis Dominick, 29, pleaded guilty to two counts of bank robbery in federal court.

The court was advised that on February 19, 2015, Dominick and a co-defendant were involved in the robbery of $1,565 from the First National Bank, located at 3310 West 26th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania.

In addition, on March 5, 2015, Dominick robbed $4,828 from the Marquette Savings Bank, located at 2320 West 12th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania.

According to the law, Dominick faces a total sentence of 40 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both.

Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Millcreek Township Police Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Dominick.

Judge David S. Cercone scheduled sentencing for August 1, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

Dominick's guilty plea is a significant blow to the community, and raises concerns about the safety of local residents.

The case serves as a reminder that bank robbery is a serious crime with severe consequences.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/former-erie-resident-admits-robbing-two-local-banks