Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that Myron William Ernst (61, Orlando) today pleaded guilty to bank robbery. Ernst faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
According to the plea agreement, Ernst committed a spree of nine bank robberies and attempted bank robberies in both Florida and Alabama. During each incident, Ernst presented bank employees with a threatening note demanding money.
This case was investigated by the FBI. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Callan L. Albritton.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
