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Accused robber admits to four bank heists in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Damen Drakeford was nabbed by police after a robbery and chase in the Poconos in July.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A man accused of a string of bank robberies, including one in the Poconos, has pleaded guilty to federal charges.

Damen Drakeford, 30, of Wilkes-Barre, admitted in court on Tuesday to committing four bank robberies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in July.

  • Fulton Bank, Netcong, New Jersey, on July 7,
  • Provident Bank, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, on July 11,
  • Fidelity Bank, Upper Mount Bethel Township in Northampton County on July 11,
  • M&T Bank, Stroud Township in Monroe County on July 14.

Police captured Drakeford after a chase and crash following the robbery in Monroe County. He was charged by a federal grand jury in August.

Investigators said Drakeford stole a total of $32,988 in the robberies.

Authorities said that Drakeford could face a maximum of 20 years in prison for each robbery.

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