U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester | U.S. Department of Justice
A man from Oklahoma City has been sentenced to over a decade in federal prison following his conviction for armed bank robbery and related firearms offenses. Akin Zhon Wofford, aged 29, was sentenced to 135 months in federal custody, as announced by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Wofford was indicted on February 7, 2023, by a federal grand jury on charges of armed bank robbery and possession and brandishing of a firearm during a crime of violence. He was found guilty on both counts by a federal jury on August 21, 2024.
Evidence presented during the trial revealed that on November 7, 2022, Wofford entered the City National Bank and Trust branch in Oklahoma City. After waiting briefly in the lobby, he produced a firearm, leapt over the teller counter, aimed it at an employee, and demanded money. He then accessed the teller drawer to seize cash before leaving the premises. The subsequent investigation traced the getaway vehicle back to Wofford, leading to his arrest on November 18, 2022.
At the sentencing held on January 9, 2025, U.S. District Judge David L. Russell imposed the prison term followed by three years of supervised release. The court highlighted both the risk posed by the offense and Wofford's violent history when delivering the sentence.
The case was investigated by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office alongside the Oklahoma City Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daniel Gridley and Stanley J. West.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that unites law enforcement with community members to reduce violent crime and gun-related incidents while promoting safer neighborhoods. Launched on May 26, 2021, this strategy aims to enhance trust within communities and support organizations dedicated to preventing violence.
For more details about this case, reference public filings.
