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Armed 22-Year-Old Bank Robber Arrested for the Gunpoint Robbery of Riverside Bank in Fort Pierce, Florida

U.S. Attorney’s Office October 13, 2009
  • Southern District of Florida (305) 961-9001

Jeffrey H. Sloman, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, R. Sean Baldwin, Chief, Fort Pierce Police Department, and Ken J. Mascara, Sheriff, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office announced today that defendant Terry Burney Delion, Jr., 22, was charged in an Indictment with Bank Robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(A), and use of a firearm during a crime of violence, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924 (c). The defendant appeared in federal court Friday for his initial appearance and arraignment, and was detained without bond, pending trial. His detention hearing is scheduled for October 14, 2009.

According to the criminal complaint filed in court on October 5, 2009, Terry Delion, wearing a black mask, black clothing, carrying a silver colored handgun and a white plastic bag, entered the Riverside National Bank. Delion demanded that everyone put their hands up and pointed the handgun at the bank tellers demanding that each teller fill the white plastic bag with money. The tellers complied with the Delion’s demand and Delion then departed the bank with the white plastic bag which contained the United States Currency. A bank audit conducted by Riverside National Bank reflected that $24,437.70 was taken by Delion during the bank robbery.

A witness located outside the bank observed Delion get into a black four door car and drive south toward Virginia Avenue. The Fort Pierce Police Department (FPPD) and the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (SLCSO) were able to locate Delion’s vehicle, which matched the witness’ description, within minutes of the robbery. A vehicle pursuit ensued, ending in the capture of Delion, who left his car and fled on foot. Delion’s capture resulted in the recovery of the stolen money, a white plastic bag, a black fabric hat with eye holes cut out, a silver-colored gun, and as well as other items. Delion was transported back to the FPPD where he admitted to the robbery of the Riverside National Bank and provided details of the robbery.

If convicted, Bank Robbery carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment.

Mr. Sloman commends the investigative efforts of the Port St. Lucie Police Department, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Carmen Lineberger and Theodore Cooperstein.

Charges in the Indictment are merely accusations and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida at www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or on http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov.

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