Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Armed Bank Robbery in Maine

A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for bank robbery and brandishing a firearm in Maine.

Multiple Charges

Timothy Riley from Gorham was charged with robbing a bank, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.

Pleaded Guilty

He pleaded guilty on March 17, 2025. Riley was also given five years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution to the bank.

Brandished a Gun and Demanded Money

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Riley entered a Waterboro bank brandishing a Glock and demanded money from the teller in June 2024.

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Fled Bank Robbery on Dirt Bike

He fled with the money on a dirt bike. Riley eluded officers when he drove off-road.

K-9 Teams Tracked Suspect

K-9 teams tracked him and recovered the handgun and a baseball cap consistent with the description during the robbery.

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Admitted to Robbery

He was apprehended later that evening and admitted to the crimes.

Prior Federal Conviction

“Riley’s criminal history includes past state convictions for burglary and robbery, and a federal conviction for interfering with commerce by robbery. His criminal history precludes him from possessing any firearms,” said the DOJ.