A Frederick County man has been handed a 12-year sentence in federal prison for his involvement in two armed robberies in the area. Anthony Young, 38, from Jefferson, Maryland, was sentenced last Friday by U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander, with an additional three years of supervised release post-incarceration, per a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Young admitted to his crimes in a plea agreement. The first incident occurred on November 18, 2019, when he, alongside an accomplice, aggressively entered the Francis Scott Key Post 11 of the American Legion in Frederick, brandishing a firearm. The employees were subdued with zip ties, and a significant cash amount was forcibly taken. A similar sequence of events was reported to quickly unfold at the Woodsboro Bank on December 5, where the suspect, fitting Young’s description, once again managed to successfully extract a large sum before fleeing the scene.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s press release, Young was tracked down and arrested on December 16, following the execution of search warrants at his residence. Authorities discovered items linking him to the crimes for which he was later prosecuted. In what might have been a moment seeking closure or perhaps driven by the weight of evidence against him, Young waived his rights and confessed to both of the armed robberies.
The successful resolution of this case is part of the ongoing efforts under Project Safe Neighborhoods (“PSN”), an initiative aiming to significantly reduce violent crime. This program collaborates closely with community organizations and law enforcement to prevent crime and bolster neighborhood safety. These efforts are underscored by a desire to foster trust within the communities they serve, a sentiment shared by U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron, who commended the FBI and Frederick Police Department for their diligence in the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Sippel, Jr., for his role in prosecuting the case.
For those interested in learning more about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and how initiatives like PSN are helping to create safer communities, further information can be found on the department's Project Safe Neighborhoods page and the Community Outreach page. The outcome of Anthony Young's case serves as a reminder of the ongoing commitment to public safety and the effectiveness of coordinated criminal justice strategies.
