MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that TROY ANDREW BROWN, age 41, of Carter County, was sentenced for Bank Robbery, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. Section 2113(a).
“BROWN was sentenced to 80 months imprisonment, 24 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a Special Assessment of $100.00,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“The charge arose from an investigation by Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Ardmore Police Department,” recalled United States Attorney Sperling. “BROWN pled guilty on May 3, 2007.”
“On April 4, 2007, BROWN entered BancFirst, located at 1915 N. Commerce in Ardmore, Oklahoma with panty hose covering his face. BROWN pointed a toy pistol at the clerk and demanded money. BROWN left the bank with approximately $7,977.00. A witness followed BROWN and called the Ardmore Police Department. Police located and pursued BROWN’s vehicle. During the pursuit BROWN collided with another vehicle. The pursuit continued until BROWN crashed his vehicle into a fence and fled on foot. BROWN was subsequently arrested.”
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over today’s sentencing. Judge White ordered the defendant remain in custody of the U.S. Marshal to begin serving his sentence. Assistant United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson represented the government.”
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