Denver Bank Robber Simon Meza Sentenced to 25 Years (January 2026)

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SUMMARY

Simon Meza, a 45-year-old man from Denver, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in January 2026 for two bank robberies committed in September 2023. He was also convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and led police on a high-speed chase during which he fired at a pursuing vehicle. Meza is currently serving his sentence.

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January 2026 — 3 developments

  1. During his arrest attempt, Simon Meza led police on a high-speed chase and caused a four-vehicle crash in Wheat Ridge.

    During his arrest attempt, Simon Meza led police on a high-speed chase and caused a four-vehicle crash in Wheat Ridge.

  2. Simon Meza's sentencing to 25 years in federal prison, previously reported as January 6, 2026, actually occurred on January 11, 2026.

    Simon Meza's sentencing to 25 years in federal prison, previously reported as January 6, 2026, actually occurred on January 11, 2026.

  3. Avian Mayo was indicted by a federal grand jury on 21 counts including postal robbery, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and bank robbery.

    Avian Mayo was indicted by a federal grand jury on 21 counts including postal robbery, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and bank robbery.

September 2025 — 1 developments

  1. Simon Meza was convicted by a federal jury on two counts of bank robbery.

    Simon Meza was convicted by a federal jury on two counts of bank robbery. He had previously pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

September 2023 — 3 developments

  1. Law enforcement tracked the GPS device to a rented truck driven by Meza.

    Law enforcement tracked the GPS device to a rented truck driven by Meza. When Denver Police attempted to arrest him, Meza led them on a high-speed chase, during which he fired a round from his handgun at a police vehicle. The chase ended in a four-car accident, after which Meza fled on foot but was apprehended by Denver Police. Officers found the stolen money and a loaded Glock 27 .40 caliber firearm in the truck.

  2. Eight days after the first robbery, Meza robbed the PNC Bank on West 32nd Avenue in Denver.

    Eight days after the first robbery, Meza robbed the PNC Bank on West 32nd Avenue in Denver. The stolen money contained a GPS tracker.

  3. Simon Meza robbed the Huntington Bank at 18520 E.

    Simon Meza robbed the Huntington Bank at 18520 E. Green Valley Ranch Blvd in Denver, demanding money from the teller and fleeing with it.