Davenport Man Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Bank Robberies
DAVENPORT, IA – In a shocking turn of events, Shawn Eugene Lee, 39, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced to 130 months in prison for each of two separate bank robberies.
According to sources, Lee was charged with taking money by intimidation from the Northwest Bank and Trust on West Locust Street in Davenport on April 25, 2016, and with taking money by intimidation from the US Bank on North Division Street in Davenport on April 27, 2016.
Both banks were then insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. On November 10, 2016, Lee entered guilty pleas to both bank robberies.
The investigation was conducted by the Davenport Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
United States Attorney Kevin VanderSchel announced the sentencing, stating that Lee would serve 130 months in prison for each bank robbery, with the sentences to run at the same time. Lee was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his imprisonment and to pay $200 towards the Crime Victims’ Fund.
In addition, Lee was ordered to pay restitution to both banks, and $733 found on Lee when arrested was ordered forfeited to the United States.
The exact dates and details of the robberies are as follows: April 25, 2016, Northwest Bank and Trust, West Locust Street, Davenport, and April 27, 2016, US Bank, North Division Street, Davenport. The total amount of restitution ordered is not specified in the provided information.
The case is a stark reminder of the severity of bank robberies and the consequences of such crimes. It serves as a warning to would-be perpetrators, and a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting such crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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