United States Attorney Karen P. Hewitt announced that Thomas Jackson Rogers pled guilty today in federal court in San Diego to an indictment charging him with armed bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2113(a) and (d), and being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). Rogers entered his plea before United States District Court Judge Marilyn L. Huff.

According to court records, on April 28, 2006 at approximately 9:40 a.m., Rogers entered the 1st Pacific Bank, 8889 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, California. At that time, Rogers presented a demand note, pointed a gun at the teller, and gave the teller a black pouch while saying “Give me all of it.” The teller placed $1,737.00 in cash in the pouch and Rogers fled the bank.

Rogers was arrested a week later by the San Diego Police Department. FBI agents executed a federal search warrant at a storage locker rented by Rogers and recovered a handgun.

A sentencing hearing for Rogers is scheduled for July 21, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., before United States District Judge Marilyn L. Huff.

DEFENDANT Case Number: 06cr1239-H
THOMAS JACKSON ROGERS

SUMMARY OF CHARGES
Title 18, United States Code Section 2113 (a) and (2) (Armed Bank Robbery) Maximum Penalties: 25 years in custody, $250,000 fine, 5 years of supervised release
Title 18, United States Code Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2) (Felon in Possession of a Firearm) Maximum Penalties: 10 years in custody, $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release

AGENCIES
Federal Bureau of Investigation San Diego Police Department