Suspect: David Rodriguez (36 years old)
A man disguised as Santa Claus robbed a VeraBank in Huntsville, Texas, stealing over $6,000
Following a swift police response, Rodriguez was apprehended, treated at a hospital for minor injuries, and booked into the Walker County Jail. He faced charges for two counts of robbery, aggravated assault on a public servant, taking a weapon from an officer, and evading arrest.
- While the aggravated assault charges were later dismissed, he was found guilty of taking a weapon from an officer and both robbery counts. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
- Parole Status: His request for parole was denied in 2025 due to the severe nature of the crime, past supervision failures, and his criminal history. His next parole review is set for November 2028, with his maximum sentence date extending to 2038.
