May 04, 2022

Man used home built AR-15 style rifle in Kan. bank robbery

Posted May 04, 2022 2:00 PM
Deichen-photo Hall Co.
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TOPEKA, KAN. – A Nebraska man pleaded guilty to one count of use of a firearm during a crime of violence, according to the United State's Attorney.

According to court documents, in February 2021, Cody Deichen, 26, of Hastings, Nebraska, admitted to aiding and abetting in the brandishing and use of a home built .223 caliber AR-15 style rifle during a bank robbery at Guaranty State Bank on South Main Street in Burr Oak, Kansas.

Guaranty State Bank in Burr Oak -google image
Guaranty State Bank in Burr Oak -google image

A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 27.

The FBI and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating the case