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02-28-2007 Springtown
Bank Robber Caught in Bridgeport
Two Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputies located the bank robbery
suspect who had reportedly robbed the Springtown First Bank this morning. The
suspect Robert C Joplin, 18, of Springtown had pulled into the Dry Creek
Convenience Store in Bridgeport to get a drink when Deputies Tony Rogers and
Mark Adams placed him under arrest. The deputies were advised of the bank
robbery information and the vehicle description and were maintaining a routine
patrol of the area when the officers spotted the suspect vehicle. The arrest was
made without incident. The
suspect was taken to the Springtown Police Department and released to members of
the FBI and the Federal Task Force who have now taken Robert Joplin to the
Tarrant County Jail. Lt Ed Crowdis of the Springtown Police Department stated
that the Communications Departments were instrumental in the quick arrest of the
suspect, by relaying the information to the area law enforcement officers, the
suspect and vehicle description allowed for an informed response by the
officers. ”
Without the quick response from the communication departments this arrest would
not have been possible “ Lt Crowdis stated.
There were no weapons involved and no one was hurt.
An undisclosed amount of currency from the bank was recovered.
We here at the Wise County Sheriff’s Office are very proud of the job these
officer’s do everyday but when a very dangerous and potentially life threaten
situation is resolved without injury to the public or the officers, It’s A
Good Day For All. Sgt Debbie Denney Crime Prevention Officer/PIO
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