Waterford man David Johnson has pleaded guilty to an armed bank robbery in Michigan, marking another chapter in the city’s gritty crime stories. United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced the plea, noting that Johnson and his accomplice targeted two banks with a shotgun.
The duo first struck at the Dearborn Federal Savings Bank, demanding cash before fleeing with nothing. Their getaway led them to the Citizens Bank in Taylor, where they again pointed their weapon and made off with over $4,000. Red dye packs thwarted their escape, leading Johnson’s wife and co-defendant to compare herself and her spouse to ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ post-arrest.
Johnson faces a maximum of 20 years for the bank robbery charge and an additional 10 years for using a short-barreled shotgun. Sentencing is set for May 4, 2023. U.S. Attorney Ison emphasized that violent crimes like these place both employees and customers at risk, vowing to keep such threats out of the community.
James A. Tarasca of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office underscored the impact of gun violence on workplace safety, thanking local law enforcement for their collaboration in the investigation. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program dedicated to reducing violent crime and ensuring safer neighborhoods.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI, Dearborn Heights Police Department, and Taylor Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Barbara Lanning and Tara Hindelang handling the prosecution.
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Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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