Sean Michael Nichols, Bank Robbery, North Dakota 2014

On May 6, 2014, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Sean Michael Nichols, 38, of Bismarck, N.D., entered the Dakota Community Bank, located at 1727 State St., Bismarck, North Dakota, and demanded money. Nichols left the bank with the stolen cash. According to authorities, no weapon was possessed or used during the crime.

Nichols was located and arrested later that day, May 6, 2014. During his arrest, law enforcement officials found him in possession of a portion of the stolen money. The Bismarck Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation worked together to develop Nichols as a suspect.

The case was investigated by the Bismarck Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Hagler prosecuted the case. U.S. Attorney Timothy Q. Purdon announced the sentencing of Nichols.

Nichols pleaded guilty to the charge of bank robbery on September 23, 2014. On January 26, 2015, U.S. District Judge Daniel L. Hovland sentenced Nichols to 12 years and seven months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release.

Nichols was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victim's Fund and restitution to Dakota Community Bank. The total amount of restitution is not specified in the source.

Sean Michael Nichols, the defendant, is a 38-year-old resident of Bismarck, North Dakota. The exact criminal charge against him is bank robbery. The crime took place in Bismarck, North Dakota. The sentence or outcome of the case is 12 years and seven months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

The case of Sean Michael Nichols serves as a reminder of the importance of community involvement in reporting crime. The witness who informed law enforcement about the suspect played a crucial role in bringing Nichols to justice.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nd/pr/bismarck-man-sentenced-bank-robbery