Officer Kristi Mitchell

Public Information Officer

903-798-3187 (office) 903-260-0294 (pager)

903-824-4199 (cell) 903-798-3023 (fax)

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Re: Robbery Suspect Arrested Minutes After Incident

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has arrested Tony Fullbright, B/M 44yoa, of Texarkana, for 3 counts of aggravated Robbery. On March 9, 2009, at 09:00pm, Texarkana Arkansas Police received a report of an aggravated robbery at Chapel Ridge Apartments, 4717 County Ave. When officers arrived, several victims were located. Each victim advised they were approached by Fullbright who demanded money while pointing a small black handgun at them. While officers were on scene speaking with the victims, Officer Ron Hudson was patrolling in the area and observed Fullbright running between apartment buildings. Officer Hudson pursued Fullbright on foot and apprehended him shortly thereafter. Fullbright was arrested for 3 counts of aggravated robbery and fleeing.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to notify TAPD or Texarkana area CrimeStoppers at 903-793-STOP.

Thank you and you can visit the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department online at http://www.txkusa.org/arkpolice.