Zachary Verdin, Bank Robberies, Louisiana 2022

New Orleans, LA – A brazen string of bank robberies in Jefferson Parish and New Orleans came to an end this week as Zachary Verdin, a 29-year-old man from Marrero, Louisiana, was sentenced to 48 months of incarceration for his crimes.

According to court records, on July 19, 2021, Verdin robbed a Capital One Bank in Marrero, Louisiana, making off with approximately $521. Just a week later, on July 26, 2021, he struck again, this time targeting a Chase Bank in New Orleans, where he obtained approximately $1,000. On August 2, 2021, Verdin robbed a Regions Bank in Gretna, Louisiana, netting a staggering $12,540.

The string of robberies left a trail of fear and frustration in its wake, but thanks to the tireless efforts of law enforcement, Verdin is now facing the consequences of his actions.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Violent Crime Task Force, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, New Orleans Police Department, and St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Office for their role in bringing Verdin to justice.

Verdin was sentenced to 48 months of incarceration, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment fee, as to each count. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $14,061.

The case serves as a reminder that bank robberies are serious crimes that can have devastating consequences for victims and communities. We urge anyone with information about similar crimes to come forward and assist law enforcement in keeping our communities safe.

Zachary Verdin, 29, of Marrero, LA, was sentenced to 48 months of incarceration, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment fee, as to each count. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $14,061 for the bank robberies in Jefferson Parish and New Orleans.

The exact criminal charges against Verdin include bank robbery, and the case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Violent Crime Task Force, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, New Orleans Police Department, and St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Office.

Zachary Verdin’s crimes took place in Marrero, Louisiana, on July 19, 2021, July 26, 2021, and August 2, 2021. He was sentenced on March 3, 2022.

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