A convicted bank robber who was granted early release on “compassionate grounds” is heading back to federal prison after committing the same crime he was originally jailed for.
Markham David Bond, 61, was found guilty by a federal jury in Los Angeles of interference with commerce by robbery, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
The new conviction stems from an armed robbery committed on August 18, 2023, when Bond targeted a Brinks courier in the parking lot of a Chase bank near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Bond approached the armored truck driver at gunpoint, demanded cash, and fled with a duffle bag containing $145,000.
Authorities apprehended Bond in November 2023 and uncovered extensive evidence tying him to the robbery. A search of his residence and getaway car revealed cash hidden in a mini-refrigerator, a .40-caliber pistol loaded with ten rounds, the shirt worn during the robbery, and the empty Brinks bag inside his vehicle.
U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada expressed disappointment over Bond’s return to crime, stating:
“After being given a second chance in life, this defendant sadly chose a path of violent crime. Through our strong partnerships with federal and local law enforcement, we will continue to use our resources to protect our community by holding accountable violent offenders who use guns.”
Bond was previously sentenced to 46 years and 10 months in January 1995 for armed robbery and firearms offenses. However, after serving 26 years, he was released in 2022 under the “compassionate release” program, a legal provision allowing early release for prisoners with serious health issues, advanced age, or extraordinary family circumstances.
At the time of the 2023 robbery, Bond was on supervised release.
Bond’s criminal history spans decades, including armed robbery, conspiracy to distribute heroin, and firearm-related offenses dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.
His sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 11, 2025, where he faces a statutory maximum sentence of life in federal prison.
The DOJ emphasized its commitment to holding repeat violent offenders accountable, ensuring public safety through rigorous law enforcement partnerships.
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