Adrianna C. Frye-Williamson, Bank Robbery, IL 2017

Adrianna C. Frye-Williamson, 20, of Springfield, Illinois, is behind bars on federal charges tied to two brazen bank robberies in Madison County. Prosecutors say she struck once in Edwardsville on January 20, 2017, then again in Glen Carbon on February 9—netting cash both times through force, violence, and intimidation.

The criminal complaint, filed February 11, 2017, accuses Frye-Williamson of snatching money under the watch of terrified bank staff. In the first incident, she allegedly robbed National Bank in Edwardsville. Nine days later, she hit U.S. Bank in Glen Carbon, grabbing funds under the same federal statute. Each count carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence, up to $250,000 in fines, and five years of supervised release.

Authorities moved fast. A judge ordered Frye-Williamson detained without bond pending a hearing set for February 16, 2017. No evidence has been made public about a weapon, but under federal law, the use of intimidation alone qualifies as armed robbery when it comes to bank charges.

The investigation spanned jurisdictions. The Edwardsville Police Department and Glen Carbon Police Department teamed up with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Springfield Illinois Police Department provided critical support, helping track Frye-Williamson across state lines. Coordination was key—these weren’t random grabs, but targeted hits.

The case is now in the hands of Assistant United States Attorney Ali Summers, who will push for conviction in the Southern District of Illinois. If found guilty, Frye-Williamson could spend decades behind bars—stacked sentences for consecutive federal crimes are common in repeat offenses.

A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Under U.S. law, Adrianna C. Frye-Williamson is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The wheels of justice are turning, but the burden of proof rests squarely on the government’s shoulders.