money Fort Smith Police arrest bank robbery suspect on Armour Avenue
A bank robbery suspect was arrested after a Wednesday standoff that lasted about six hours in the 3600 block of Armour Avenue.
Charles Abraham Smith, 42, will be charged with aggravated robbery and three counts of aggravated assault stemming from yesterday’s bank robbery and today’s actions. He is being booked into Sebastian County ADC. Thanks to all our Officers and surrounding LE for the support! pic.twitter.com/Cw3BfGrptX
— Fort Smith Police (@FortSmithPD) March 3, 2022
Police said Charles Abraham Smith, 42, was arrested on complaints of aggravated robbery in connection with the attempted robbery at First National Bank on Midland Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Police said a man fled the scene on a bicycle.
Aric Mitchell, the department's public information officer, said the police barricaded the area off and were "trying to deescalate this individual so we can have a peaceful outcome."
The standoff was reported about 2:45 p.m. Wedne
There is a heavy Fort Smith Police presence at a call in the 3600 block of Armour Avenue. Please steer clear of the area until further notice. We will release more information as we are able. pic.twitter.com/rEtiRUHlch
— Fort Smith Police (@FortSmithPD) March 2, 2022
More information will be shared here as it is released.
This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Fort Smith Police respond to standoff situation on Armour Avenue
