New Jersey man charged in connection with Laurel bank robbery

LAUREL, Del. – A New Jersey man was indicted and faces federal charges in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Laurel last year.

According to the indictment, during the afternoon of June 24, 2022, 50-year-old Justin Cabot reportedly robbed the Bank of Delmarva in Laurel, Delaware after he presented a note to the bank teller demanding cash.

The indictment alleges that Cabot made off with $1,806 and a GPS device that was valued at $796.00.

If convicted, Cabot faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The Laurel Police Department is investigating the case with assistance from the FBI.

An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.