Joseph Wilcox, a 58-year-old Dorchester man with a history of robbery convictions, pleaded guilty on June 11, 2026, in federal court in Boston to robbing a local bank. This marks another federal conviction for Wilcox, who also has prior state convictions for armed and unarmed robberies.
Wilcox admitted guilt to one count of bank robbery concerning the Santander Bank in East Boston. The robbery occurred on September 6, 2025, when Wilcox entered the bank, presented a note demanding "all 20's," and verbally threatened the teller. He ultimately absconded with $4,150 in cash.
Court records reveal Wilcox's extensive criminal past, including a 2015 federal conviction for three counts of bank robbery, a 2010 state conviction for unarmed robbery, and a 2004 state conviction for armed robbery. He was arrested on October 1, 2025, and indicted later that month.
U.S. District Court Judge Brian E. Murphy has scheduled Wilcox's sentencing for September 17, 2026. The charge of bank robbery carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI, Boston Division.