A Powell man was arrested after an armed bank robbery was reported at the SunTrust Bank at 6632 Clinton Highway in Knoxville on Monday afternoon, authorities said.
The robbery was reported at about 1:30 p.m. Monday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.
Michael James Ward, 43, of Powell, was arrested in Knox County without incident through the joint efforts of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force, composed of the FBI, Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and the KPD Violent Crimes Unit. KCSO patrol officers also assisted with the arrest, a press release said.
The release didn’t say what specific charges Ward might face.
“All defendants are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” the release said.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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