INDIANAPOLIS —A man who had already been convicted for a dozen other robbers and/or batteries over the last 30 years has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to robbing a branch of Teachers Credit Union in 2023.
Marty McConnell, 64, was arrested May 8, 2023, for the robbery, with court documents indicating he entered the credit union and gave the teller a threatening note. The teller gave McConnell $20,000, and he then left the building, prosecutors said.
According to Carmel, Ind. police, an investigation led detectives to an Indianapolis address, where McConnell was found and taken into custody later that evening, WTHR reported.
The Justice Department said during an interview with officers, he admitted to committing the robbery and said he used some of the money to get his car out of pawn, buy new shoes and purchase drugs. Police found $12,600 in cash and clothing worn during the robbery in McConnell's car, the report added.
Prior Convictions
According to the DoJ, McConnell had previously been convicted of three armed robberies, six other robberies and three batteries over a 30-year span, the DOJ said.
McConnell has also been ordered to pay $20,000 in restitution.
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