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Woman Jailed 7.5 Years for Armed Bank Robbery
A Vermont woman, Jennifer Bessette, 34, of Milton, has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for her role in two area bank robberies. The crimes took place in Henrico and Richmond, Virginia.
According to court documents, in December 2017, Bessette, along with two co-conspirators, planned and executed bank robberies of a BB&T Bank in Henrico and a Wells Fargo Bank in Richmond. Bessette served as the getaway car driver and wrote the demand notes.
The robbery crew obtained approximately $1,200 in cash from the Wells Fargo Bank robbery and $4,200 in cash from BB&T. GPS locators in the money stolen during the Wells Fargo robbery led law enforcement to apprehending the defendants.
The investigation involved a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, Richmond Police, and Henrico County Police Division. G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Adam S. Lee, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Richmond Field Office, Alfred Durham, Chief of Richmond Police, and Humberto I. Cardounel, Jr., Chief of Henrico County Police Division, made the announcement after sentencing by Senior U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Angela Mastandrea-Miller prosecuted the case. A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information is located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:18-cr-66.
The sentencing of Bessette serves as a reminder of the consequences of committing serious crimes. The public can rest assured that law enforcement agencies will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice.
In related news, residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The safety of our communities is paramount, and we must work together to prevent crimes like these from occurring.
The case is a testament to the dedication and expertise of law enforcement agencies in the Eastern District of Virginia. We commend their efforts and look forward to continued collaboration in the fight against crime.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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