KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A shocking crime has been brought to justice in the Midwest. In a dramatic turn of events, a man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a brazen bank robbery attempt.
Stephen Hudson, 34, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted bank robbery. In his plea, he admitted that on July 2, 2012, he drove co-defendant Daniel Lee Waddell to Lanagan, Mo., for the purpose of robbing the Corner Stone Bank.
The attempted robbery was a brazen act of violence, and it’s a miracle no one was hurt. Hudson’s actions put the lives of innocent people at risk, and he must now face the consequences.
Co-defendant Daniel Lee Waddell was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for the robbery at the Corner Stone Bank, as well as another robbery March 5, 2013, at the Citizens State Bank in Kincaid, Kan.
The sentencing of Hudson and Waddell is a testament to the tireless work of law enforcement agencies in Missouri and Kansas. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jabari Wamble, and Missouri law enforcement agencies all played a crucial role in bringing this case to justice.
Hudson will serve two years in federal prison for his crime. His sentence is a reminder that attempting to rob a bank is a serious offense, and those who commit such crimes will be held accountable.
In related news, the public is reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The safety of our communities depends on it.
Defendant: Stephen Hudson, 34
Criminal Charge: One count of attempted bank robbery
City and State: Lanagan, Mo.
Exact Date: July 2, 2012
Sentence: Two years in federal prison
Related Federal Cases
- Jacob L. Smith, Bank Robbery, Kansas 2023 · Iowa
- Daniel Harris, Bank Robbery, Missouri 2017 · Kansas
- James Rugby Prettyman, Attempted Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Aid of Racketeering, Kansas 2022 · Illinois
- Bobby Laughton Yates, Bank Robbery, Missouri 2015 · Illinois
- James Todd Hulsey, Bank Robbery, Missouri 2016 · Kansas
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
Violent CrimeViolent CrimeViolent CrimeViolent Crime