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United States of America v. Radelle Hubbard
Date: 03-24-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Providence
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Providence, Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
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Massachusetts Man Admits to Robbing a Rhode Island Bank
A Springfield, MA, man has admitted to a federal judge that he robbed a Smithfield, RI, bank branch of more than $2,400, announced Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.
Radelle Hubbard, 47, admitted that on March 23, 2023, he entered a bank branch located inside a supermarket in Smithfield, RI, and proclaimed to bank tellers, "I have a gun, give me all the large bills from your drawer.†The tellers handed over $2,420 in cash after which Hubbard fled the bank. The tellers told police they did not see a firearm.
According to information presented to the court, a private citizen followed Hubbard after he left the bank and provided law enforcement with a vehicle description and license plate number. Massachusetts State Police observed the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, at which time the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was ultimately stopped after spike trips, devices used to stop or impede the movement of vehicles by puncturing their tires, were deployed. Law enforcement seized $2,341 in cash and a high-capacity firearm from inside the vehicle.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Julie M. White.
The matter was investigated by the FBI, Smithfield Police Department, and Massachusetts State Police.
Providence, Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank robbery
Massachusetts Man Admits to Robbing a Rhode Island Bank
A Springfield, MA, man has admitted to a federal judge that he robbed a Smithfield, RI, bank branch of more than $2,400, announced Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.
Radelle Hubbard, 47, admitted that on March 23, 2023, he entered a bank branch located inside a supermarket in Smithfield, RI, and proclaimed to bank tellers, "I have a gun, give me all the large bills from your drawer.†The tellers handed over $2,420 in cash after which Hubbard fled the bank. The tellers told police they did not see a firearm.
According to information presented to the court, a private citizen followed Hubbard after he left the bank and provided law enforcement with a vehicle description and license plate number. Massachusetts State Police observed the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, at which time the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was ultimately stopped after spike trips, devices used to stop or impede the movement of vehicles by puncturing their tires, were deployed. Law enforcement seized $2,341 in cash and a high-capacity firearm from inside the vehicle.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Julie M. White.
The matter was investigated by the FBI, Smithfield Police Department, and Massachusetts State Police.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Radelle Hubbard?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Radelle Hubbard?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, RI.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Radelle Hubbard?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Providence. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Providence, Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Radelle Hubbard decided?
This case was decided on March 24, 2025.