Four sentenced for conspiracy, armed bank robbery

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Four local people have been sentenced by a federal judge for conspiracy and armed bank robbery.

Roman Graham, Michael Blackman, Lecresa Slappy and Diana Howard robbed a BB&T bank in Reigelwood in November of 2005.

Blackman and Graham were armed.

To divert police before the robbery Blackman called 911 to report a fake bomb threat at East Columbus High School.

The four were sentenced to varying prison terms. They also have to pay back the $16,000 that was stolen.