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flag Michael McCoy sentenced to 10 years for robbing two Virginia banks with a gun and a note.

flag Michael Anthony McCoy, 67, of Roanoke, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for robbing two Truist Bank branches in October 2022. flag He pleaded guilty to bank robbery with a dangerous weapon and another count of bank robbery. flag During the October 26 robbery at Melrose Avenue NW, McCoy used a threatening note written by accomplice Dawn Davis and brandished a firearm, stealing $6,485. flag Two days later, he robbed a second branch on McClanahan Street SW, taking nearly $6,000. flag Davis previously received a two-year sentence. flag The case was prosecuted under the Ceasefire Virginia initiative, with federal authorities citing the use of a firearm and a distinctive outfit, including an orange beanie and “ECKO” sweatpants.

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