Ohio man charged with three Western Pennsylvania bank robberies
An Ohio man faces federal charges in connection with bank robberies in Erie, New Castle and Allison Park.
Vernon Marquis McGhee-Luster, 33, of Akron is accused of robbing the PNC Bank at 3830 Pine Ave. in Erie on Oct. 18.
The indictment also accuses McGhee-Luster of robbing the Citizens Bank at 4761 Route 8 in Allison Park, and attempting to rob the PNC Bank at 2802 Wilmington Road in New Castle, both on Oct. 24.
Authorities said McGhee-Luster could be sentenced to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both for each count if convicted.
The FBI and police departments from Erie, Hampton, Neshannock and Akron conducted the investigation that lead to McGhee-Luster’s indictment.
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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