Ross A. Bertucci, 32, of New York State, was sentenced Monday in Federal Court in Green Bay to 72 months in prison for attempted bank robbery.
As a condition of the plea agreement, Bertucci acknowledged that he was responsible for attempting to rob while armed with a loaded firearm, the State Bank of Florence and Stephenson National Bank, both located in the town of Wausaukee in Marinette County.
An observant citizen notified law enforcement of Bertucci’s strange behavior and manner of dress. Workers at both banks were able to secure their entry doors just prior to Bertucci’s arrival.
While handing down his sentence, Chief United States District Judge William C. Griesbach noted Bertucci’s criminal history and his pattern of committing crimes for financial gain. Griesbach called the robberies “very serious” and highlighted the lasting impact that the defendant’s actions had on his victims, several of whom addressed the court at the hearing.
The case was investigated by the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the Marinette County District Attorney. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel Humble.
