William H. Dority, Bank Robbery, Rhode Island 2017

A brazen bank robbery shook the small town of Narragansett in 2017. On November 28, 2017, William H. Dority, 56, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, entered a Centerville Bank branch office in Narragansett, handing the teller a note demanding cash.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Dority was seeking more than $4,000 in cash. As he fled, a panic alarm was sounded, and a 911 call from another employee resulted in a rapid response by members of the Narragansett Police Department. An alert K-9 unit, known as 'Bear,' located Dority hiding in a shed not far from the bank about 30 minutes later.

At the time of Dority's arrest, police recovered $4,615 from the shed. He has been detained since his arrest. The charges against Dority are serious, with a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison followed by up to 3 years supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.

The case against Dority is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard W. Rose. The case is a stark reminder of the importance of community policing and the swift response of law enforcement in keeping our communities safe.

Dority is scheduled to be sentenced on June 19, 2018. The outcome of this case will undoubtedly be of great interest to the people of Narragansett and beyond.

The details of this case are a sobering reminder of the consequences of committing a crime. We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

According to the information presented to the court, Dority pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery. The defendant's plea deal is a significant development in this case and underscores the gravity of the charges.

The people of Rhode Island can rest assured that justice will be served in this case. We will continue to provide coverage of this story as it unfolds.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri/pr/south-kingstown-man-admits-robbing-narragansett-bank