Regional police and SWAT arrested a man in Wayne County on Saturday.
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The Richmond Police Department said in a social media post that they worked with multiple agencies to arrest a violent felon.
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The suspect had previously served a lengthy sentence in federal prison for armed robbery.
He is accused of stealing nearly $500,000 in items from the city of Rushville, according to social media posts.
“Our SWAT team is not just in Richmond,” said Police Chief Kyle Weatherly. “Today’s action is a perfect example of what happens when agencies work together with trust and a shared mission. Teamwork like this keeps dangerous individuals off our streets and makes all of our communities safer.”
The Rushville Police Department, Connersville Police Department and Fayette County Sheriff’s Office also assisted.
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