A brazen bank robbery occurred in Lexington, Kentucky, in November of last year, and now the suspect is facing federal charges. William Abshear, a 38-year-old Lexington man, has been indicted for allegedly robbing a Chase Bank on Winchester Road on November 26, 2022.
According to the indictment, Abshear used intimidation to take $1,500 from the bank. Court documents allege that Abshear passed a note to the teller demanding that she put money on the counter. After getting the money, Abshear allegedly fled the bank on foot.
The Lexington Police used surveillance photographs to identify Abshear as a suspect. He was subsequently arrested in Phoenix, Arizona on December 20, 2022.
The investigation was conducted by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and the FBI. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elisabeth Brown is prosecuting the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A date for Abshear to appear in federal court in Lexington has not yet been set. If convicted, Abshear faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. However, any sentence following a conviction would be imposed after the Court considers the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the federal statutes governing the imposition of sentences.
The indictment charges Abshear with one count of bank robbery. The case is a clear example of the FBI and local law enforcement working together to bring a suspect to justice.
We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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