Swansea Man Arrested for Credit Union Robbery in Illinois

SWANSEA - A Swansea, Illinois, man - Deondre E. Jones - is accused of robbing a credit union and claiming he had a firearm. He was taken into custody within minutes and appeared in federal court on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to face a bank robbery charge.

Jones, 55, is charged with one count of bank robbery, according to federal authorities. He appeared in federal court in East St. Louis.

According to the complaint, Jones is accused of robbing a credit union on North Illinois Street in Swansea at about 2:14 p.m. on March 6, 2026. He allegedly approached the teller, demanded cash, and said he had a firearm. After receiving the cash, Jones left the credit union on foot, the complaint said.

Minutes later, at about 2:22 p.m., officers with the Swansea Police Department took Jones into custody, according to the complaint.

“Thanks to a strong, coordinated response by law enforcement, this defendant’s attempt to rob the credit union ended almost as quickly as it began,” U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft said. “Anyone who robs or attempts to rob a bank will face certain justice in a federal prison.”

FBI Springfield Acting Special Agent in Charge Ruben Marchand-Morales credited local officers for the arrest.

“The rapid response by Swansea Police Officers was critical in neutralizing this bank robbery,” Marchand-Morales said. “The quick action by the Officers paved the way for a successful arrest, highlighting how collaboration between local and federal partners ensures we use every available resource to protect our community.”

The FBI Springfield Field Office is jointly investigating the case with support from the Swansea Police Department, Fairview Heights Police Department, Belleville Police Department, and Illinois State Police.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim Arshi is prosecuting.

A complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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