Maryland man admits to bank robbery

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Steven L. Silverman, of Thurmont, Maryland, has admitted to bank robbery, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Silverman, age 50, pled guilty to one count of “Bank Robbery.” Silverman admitted to robbing the City National Bank of Berkeley Springs of $1,730 on June 4, 2019.

Silverman faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberley D. Crockett is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Berkeley Springs Police Department investigated. 

U.S Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided.