A 39-year-old man from Kountze, Texas, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his role in a brazen bank robbery in the Eastern District of Texas.
Timothy Shane Mitchell pleaded guilty to bank robbery and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone on October 31, 2023.
According to court documents, Mitchell robbed the Lumberton branch of the Community Bank of Texas on June 6, 2022. He approached a teller’s station at the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. Mitchell claimed to have a gun and threatened to use it if the teller alerted authorities.
The teller, however, did not hesitate. She gave Mitchell a stack of currency, and he left the bank. The teller then activated the panic button, alerting police to the robbery. Witnesses were able to describe Mitchell’s vehicle, which was apprehended shortly after the robbery.
Mitchell was arrested at the scene and was found to be in possession of the $5,860 in currency that he had stolen. The Lumberton Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated the case and worked together to bring Mitchell to justice.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph R. Batte prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the Lumberton Police Department and the FBI. This sentencing serves as a reminder that bank robbery will not be tolerated in the Eastern District of Texas.
Mitchell’s sentencing is a significant blow to those who would seek to use violence and intimidation to commit crimes. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in the region.
Bank robbery is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. The sentence imposed on Mitchell serves as a warning to others who would consider engaging in similar behavior.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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