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July 14, 2009

Grand jury hands down indictments

The Muskogee man suspected of robbing the Bank of Oklahoma Branch at 300 N. 32nd St. on Friday was among several persons indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury here.

Roger Reed Jr., 23, is accused in the bank holdup and faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted, U.S. Attorney Sheldon Sperling stated in a press release.

Reed was identified from photos taken on bank cameras and arrested Monday in Alexander, Ark.

Others indicted Tuesday included:

• William Eric Creech, 22, of Park Hill. Indictment alleges manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of chemicals with intent to manufacture a controlled substance and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

The indictment alleges Creech was in possession drug-making chemicals and a Bryco 9 mm Jennings pistol and numerous rounds of ammunition during a traffic stop June 3.

• Alejandro Perez-Padron, aka William A. Vellasquez, 27, of Roland. Indictment alleges possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and carrying a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

Perez-Padron allegedly had a loaded pistol tucked in his waistband and had 24 rounds of ammunition on June 6 when a search warrant was served on him. He also allegedly had six clear baggies of what is believed to by crystal methamphetamine.

• Zane Dee Wilson, 40, of Coweta, manufacture of a controlled substance, possession and discharge of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, possession of a firearm silencer or muffler, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm.

Wilson allegedly had chemicals and supplies used in drug manufacturing, three rifles and two shotguns in his possession when officers served a search warrant on his home on April 29.

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