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Florida Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Bank Robbery
Orlando, Florida – In a shocking turn of events, Skyler Christian Awad, a 28-year-old Indialantic resident, has been sentenced to 13 years and one month in federal prison for his role in a string of crimes that left a trail of destruction in Brevard County.
Awad was found guilty by a jury on December 22, 2016, for a series of offenses that began on May 12, 2016, and continued until May 16, 2016. The crimes included bank robbery, carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, attempted robbery affecting interstate commerce, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and other federal firearm offenses.
According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, Awad went on a crime spree that began with the theft of a loaded .22 caliber revolver from a residence in West Melbourne. He then entered a Subway restaurant in Melbourne, where he attempted to rob the establishment while armed with a knife. Later that same day, he entered and robbed a TD Bank by threatening to shoot a bank teller.
Law enforcement subsequently located Awad in a vehicle, where he led them on a high-speed chase through residential areas and across busy intersections until he was stopped. Upon his arrest, officers recovered the stolen .22 caliber revolver and the bank money from Awad’s vehicle. As a convicted felon, Awad was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Melbourne Police Department, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, the Palm Bay Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Andrew C. Searle and Chauncey A. Bratt.
Awad’s sentence includes the forfeiture of an H&R (model 949) .22 caliber revolver and rounds of ammunition, which he had used to commit some of the offenses he was convicted of. The harsh sentence serves as a warning to those who would engage in similar crimes, and a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies to keeping our communities safe.
Skyler Christian Awad’s 13-year sentence is a significant blow to his future, and a reminder that crime does not pay. As a hardened crime journalist for Grimy Times, I will continue to shed light on the darkest corners of our society, and hold those responsible for their actions accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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