Crime & Safety
House Springs Man Indicted For Robbery of Bank in Imperial
Note: Charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Larry Morrison, a 35-year-old resident of House Springs, was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on multiple charges for the arm robbery of the First State Community Bank in Imperial, according to a United States Attorney press release. The robbery occurred on the morning of Oct. 14 of this year.
Morrison was indicted on one felony count of bank robbery, one felony count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence and two felony counts of being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
If convicted, Morrison could face up to 20 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000 for Bank Robery. For possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, the penalty ranges from five years to life in prison, consecutive to all other counts. For felon in possession of a firearm he could face a maximum of 10 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000.
In determining the actual sentences, a judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.
The case was investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force took Morrison into custody.