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A Kensington man will spend 11 years in federal prison for committing six bank robberies, including two in South Philly.
John Digman, of Kensington, pled guilty to six counts of bank robbery and two counts of attempted bank robbery Feb. 7, and was sentenced to 11 years behind bars at Allenwood Federal Prison in western Pennsylvania June 11, according to court documents.
In 2011, Digman robbed a North Philly Bank of America July 11; two Center City PNC Bank branches July 11 and 18; a North Phily Beneficial Bank July 20; Prudential Savings Bank, 238 Moore St., July 22; and Sovereign Bank, 2701 S. 10th St., July 27, according to authorities. Additionally, he attempted to rob a North Philly and Center City Bank of America July 11 and 19, respectively.
After a halfway house employee identified Digman in bank surveillance video, authorities interviewed his mother, but she had not heard from him since his release, but revealed “He may be engaged in illegal activity,” according to the indictment. She informed investigators July 18, ’11 he requested money from her, but she denied him, and told investigators “that without income, he would likely commit another robbery.”
Digman was arrested at a Bucks-County motel July 31, ’11.
Digman, who authorities said was known to frequent South Philly, previously served 10 years for three ’02 robberies, according to court records. He was released July 1, ’11.
In prison, Digman must complete the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Financial Responsibility Program and “intensive drug and mental health programs,” including 500-hour drug treatment and Allenwood Challenge programs, according to court documents.
During his three years of supervised release, he must submit to drug testing, disclose his financial records and not open any more lines of credit or add charges to existing credit, according to court documents. He must pay an $800 special assessment and return $10,813 in restitution to the six banks. This includes $2,910 to Pennsport’s Prudential and $5,015 to Marconi’s Sovereign. He was ordered to pay $1,613 immediately upon sentencing and will pay $25 a quarter while imprisoned and $100 a month starting 30 days after his release. Interest on the stolen money has been waived.
Contact Managing Editor Amanda L. Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117.
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