Mercer County Man Charged with Robbing Southside Bank Twice in October 2018

Mercer County Man Charged with Robbing Southside Bank Twice in October 2018

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Jan. 9, 2019. It is reproduced in full below.

PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Hadley, Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to two bank robberies that occurred in the Southside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The three-count Indictment names Daryle Devlin, 27, as the sole defendant.

According to the Indictment, on Oct. 20, 2018, Devlin robbed the Farmers National Bank, located at 1812 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. The Indictment further alleges that on Oct. 26, 2018, Devlin robbed the same Farmers National Bank. Devlin is alleged to have brandished a firearm in the commission of the Oct. 26, 2018 robbery. A total of $4,554.15 was taken from the bank during these bank robberies.

As to the Oct. 20, 2018 bank robbery, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than 20 years in prison, a fine of not more than $250,000, or both. As to the Oct. 26, 2018 armed bank robbery, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of 25 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Additionally, the law provides for a minimum sentence of not less than seven years in prison and up to life, a fine of $250,000, or both, for the firearms offense. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Police conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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