Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Bank Robberies

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Tyler James Martinez, 35, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was sentenced on February 11, 2026, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for two counts of bank robbery. United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Martinez to 96 months’ imprisonment for each count to be served concurrently. Additionally, Martinez’s sentence was ordered to run consecutively to a sentence that Martinez is currently serving in Wisconsin bringing his total sentence to 192 months. There is no parole in the federal system. After Martinez’s release from prison, he will begin a three-year term of supervised release.

On or about March 11, 2022, Martinez entered the Centris Federal Credit Union at 343 North 114th Street in Omaha. Martinez approached the teller and displayed a note that stated, “This is a hold up. No GPS. No dye. Don’t make a scene. Give me the money. Stay quiet. Don’t sound the alarm. Don’t get the manager.” The teller gave Martinez $1,000 and he told the teller, “Have a nice day,” and left the credit union. The Centris Federal Credit Union was insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

On March 15, 2022, Martinez entered the Mabrey Bank at 2525 E. 21st Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Martinez approached the teller. Martinez handed the teller a note that read, “No Alarm’s. Give me All the money in the till/Drawer. I want $2,500 or Better. No Dye packs. No GPS. Do not look at anyone. Stay calm. Give me my money now!! You can hit Alarm after I leave.” The teller gave Martinez $2,500 and Martinez left. The Mabrey Bank was insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.