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Local Topic Breaking News: Three Houston Men Sentenced for Bank Robbery

Local Topic Breaking News: Three Houston Men Sentenced for Bank Robbery

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~ 9 mos ago   Jun 8, '23 11:16am  
Breaking News: Three Houston Men Sentenced for Bank Robbery
 
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The Pearland Police Department are pleased to share that justice has been served in the case of the armed robbery at Woodforest National Bank, located at 11003 Shadow Creek Pkwy. Three individuals have been sentenced to 9 years in Federal Prison for their involvement in the crimes committed in September and November of 2021.
On September 23, 2021, these suspects entered the Woodforest National Bank and initiated a terrifying incident. Two of them jumped over the teller counter, while one held the bank tellers at gunpoint. They forcibly opened the cash drawers, stealing U.S. currency, before fleeing the scene. The stolen vehicle used in the robbery was later found abandoned the following day.
 
The same group of suspects returned to the bank on November 05, 2021, and committed a second armed robbery using the same tactics. This time, Pearland units located the suspect vehicle, described as a white Dodge Ram dually truck, and initiated a brief chase that concluded with a high-risk traffic stop on 288 Frontage Road South. All three occupants of the vehicle, Alex Dwayne Thomas, Lorenzo Lewis Smith, and Rafael Federico Fernandez II, were apprehended and taken into custody without incident.
 
These individuals, Thomas, Smith, and Fernandez, have now been ordered to serve 9 years in Federal Prison for their crimes, which include Aiding and Abetting Bank Robbery and Brandishing a Firearm. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani expressed the gravity of their actions, stating, "These men put innocent lives at risk – first when they terrorized bank employees at gunpoint, then by engaging in a reckless escape. Thankfully, authorities were on their heels and put them in custody in short order. This sentence shows our vigilance in combating violent crime and how the Pearland Police Department partner with law enforcement to ensure these criminals are off the streets of Houston."
 
The Pearland Police Department commends its officers for their prompt response in locating these dangerous suspects and ensuring their safe apprehension. The Pearland Police Department would also like to express their gratitude to the FBI and the Harris County Sheriff's Office Task Force officers for their collaborative efforts.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew Peneguy and John M. Lewis played a crucial role in prosecuting this case, and they appreciate their dedication to seeking justice.
 
Let this serve as a reminder that this community stands strong against crime, and they will continue to work together to keep these streets safe. The Pearland Police Department remains committed to protecting and serving the residents of this community.
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