Federal Grand Jury Indictments

MUSKOGEE, OK—The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the April 2012 federal grand jury.

“The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the grand jury. A grand jury indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A grand jury indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.”

Jerry Lee Taylor, age 56, of Lebanon, Oklahoma Bank robbery: The Indictment alleges on or about March 22, 2012, in Muskogee, the defendant, by force, violence, and intimidation, attempted to take, and did take, from the person and presence of another, United States currency, belonging to, and in the care, custody, control, management, and possession of Banc First of Muskogee, Oklahoma, a bank whose deposits were then insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department, the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113, and punishable by up to 20 years’ imprisonment and/or up to $250,000 in fines.

Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow.