FBI News:ALBUQUERQUE ― Jacob P. Wheeler, 25, of Santa Fe, has pleaded guilty in federal court to an armed bank robbery charge under a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Wheeler was arrested May 26, 2015, on a criminal complaint charging him with robbing the Century Bank May 15, 2015 at 498 N. Guadalupe St. in Santa Fe. The complaint alleged that Wheeler robbed the bank by pointing a gun at the bank teller, demanding money, and climbing up onto the teller’s counter to grab money from a cash drawer.
Wheeler became the target of investigation later that day after the FBI received a tip identifying Wheeler as the bank robber. Wheeler was subsequently indicted June 24, 2015, and charged with armed bank robbery.
During his plea hearing, Wheeler pled guilty to the indictment and admitted that on May 15, 2015, he robbed the Century Bank in Santa Fe through force, violence and intimidation. At sentencing, Wheeler faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in federal prison followed by up to five years of supervised release. Wheeler remains in custody pending a sentencing hearing, which has yet to be scheduled.
This case was investigated by the Albuquerque office of the FBI and the Santa Fe Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Norman Cairns.
