Elliott County Bank Robbery, Arrest Made
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Updated: 12:20 PM Apr 5, 2010
Elliott County Bank Robbery, Arrest Made
A State Trooper says the man showed a handgun, demanded a large amount of cash in big bills and left on foot.
Posted: 12:09 PM Apr 5, 2010
Reporter: WSAZ News Staff
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SANDY HOOK, Ky (WSAZ) -- A man has been arrested after allegedly robbing a bank at gun point.

Trooper Joe Veeneman with the Kentucky State Police says 28-year-old Derek Wheeler from Sandy Hook was arrested Monday.

He is accused of going in the First National Bank in Sandy Hook, shortly after 10 Monday morning, with his face covered with a white bandanna. Veeneman tells WSAZ.com that Wheeler showed a handgun, demanded a large amount of cash in big bills and left on foot.

A Sheriff's Deputy recognized Wheeler and chased him on foot. He was caught a short time later and arrested without incident.

The handgun was recovered, as well as an undetermined amount of cash.

Wheeler will be held in a Carter County jail.


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Posted by: Bill on Apr 23, 2010 at 06:53 PM

He was a polite robber. lol
Posted by: Yeah right... on Apr 15, 2010 at 04:38 AM

Yeah Kudos to the county and state police. LOL If you guys really want a pat on the back why not solve some of the murder cases in Elliott County.
Posted by: facts on Apr 13, 2010 at 04:55 PM

the fact is the judge will not give the sheriff department money to run it. Ronnie has a had time getting his salary let alone anything to fight crime. He even has to buy things that he needs for the office out of his own pocket.
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