Bank Robber Sentenced to Possible 20 Years Behind Bars
A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to bank robbery, leaving him facing a maximum of 20 years in prison.
TROYNELL COOKS, 39, entered a guilty plea in connection with the October 29, 2018, robbery of the Hancock Bank located at 2421 St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana.
According to court documents, COOKS entered the bank and stole money before a brief chase ensued, resulting in his apprehension by law enforcement officials near the bank’s location.
Following the investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department, COOKS was charged with bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a).
The Court has set sentencing for June 19, 2019. COOKS faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years, a maximum $250,000 fine, up to three years supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a $100 special assessment fee.
Assistant United States Attorney Duane A. Evans is prosecuting the case.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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