Massachusetts Man Charged with Perry County Bank Robbery

HARRISBURG: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Christopher Grannis, age 39, of Worchester, Massachusetts, was indicted by a federal grand jury on a bank robbery charge.

According to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, the indictment alleges that Grannis robbed the Pennian Bank in Howe Township, Perry County, on April 20, 2026.

The FBI Philadelphia's Capital Area Resident Agency and the Pennsylvania State Police investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Scott Ford is prosecuting the case.

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The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 20 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following the finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

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