WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |Newnan man suspected in GA, AL bank robberies
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Associated Press - November 6, 2009 5:14 AM ET
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - A Newnan man has been arrested on suspicion of robbing banks in the Columbus area.
A partial license plate number led authorities to 56-year-old John Ernest Johnston.
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports Thursday that he faces charges of armed robbery and possessing a firearm during the commission of a crime in Tuesday's robbery of a BB&T bank.
Columbus police Sgt. Harvey Hatcher the partial number was used to track Johnston to his house and he was arrested Tuesday night.
Hatcher said police believe he's also responsible for a Sept. 8 robbery of a CB&T bank in Phenix City.
He said the FBI is taking over the investigation and will handle both cases.
Public defender Charles Lykins entered a not guilty plea on Johnston's behalf. The suspect is jailed without bond.
Information from: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, http://www.ledger-enquirer.com
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