Clinton J. Johnson U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma
A Tulsa man has been sentenced for bank robbery and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced the sentencing of Markell Demond Stanley, who received a sentence of 120 months in prison, followed by a three-year supervised release. U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle was responsible for the sentence.
The robbery took place in April 2024 when a "hold up" alarm was triggered at a Tulsa bank. Police, responding to the alarm, received a description of the suspect, later identified as Stanley. He was seen casing the area beforehand and fleeing in the back of a vehicle. Using FLOCK cameras, officers tracked down the vehicle's owner, who turned out to be a rideshare driver. The driver reported giving Stanley a ride after being paid with a cash tip.
Upon arrest, Stanley admitted to the crime, citing financial difficulties and expressing remorse. He stated he would apologize to the bank employee if possible. A search of his home led to the discovery of the firearm and clothes used in the robbery. In a plea agreement, Stanley acknowledged knowing he was a felon who was not authorized to possess a firearm or ammunition. He will remain in custody until his transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
The FBI and Tulsa Police Department conducted the investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephen Flynn and John Brasher prosecuting the case. This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, which aims to reduce violent crime and enhance safety in communities through collaborative law enforcement efforts.
