Waukesha Man Charged in Associated Bank Robbery
James N. Rivera, 30, threatened to blow up Waukesha bank if he didn't get $5,000 because he was "freaking out" about money problems, according to a criminal complaint.
A 30-year-old Waukesha man has been charged in connection with the robbery of Associated Bank on Dec. 26. An anonymous tip lead police to arrest James N. Rivera for the robbery on Thursday, said Waukesha Police Capt. Ron Oremus. Rivera was charged Friday in Waukesha County Circuit Court with robbery with the threat of force. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison and $50,000 in fines. Rivera remains in the Waukesha County Jail in lieu of $25,000. According to the criminal complaint: A man with a star tattoo under his right eye walked into Associated Bank, 1270 W. Sunset Drive shortly before 1:30 p.m. Dec. 26. The man demanded $5,000 in 10 minutes and threatened to blow up the bank if he did not receive the money. An anonymous …
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Amanda Heinritz
6:43 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
Seriously he's SO DUMB. It's just sad that people take the risks they take to get money these days. more ›