Suspect in Robbery of Peoples Choice Bank Branch Arrested

The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) announce the arrest of the individual suspected in today’s robbery of the Peoples Choice Bank located at 100 W. Emory Road in Knoxville, Tennessee.

At approximately 12:45 p.m., Jarett Cole White, age 25, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was arrested following a pursuit by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 12:30 p.m. this afternoon, the suspect entered the Peoples Choice Bank located at 100 W. Emory Road in Knoxville, brandished a handgun, and verbally demanded money. After obtaining an undetermined amount of money, the suspect fled on a motorcycle. Off-duty Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony Rickman observed the suspect leaving the bank. Deputy Rickman pursued the suspect which ultimately resulted in his apprehension.

White is facing federal charges for bank robbery, as well as outstanding state charges. White is also suspected of robbing the same Peoples Choice Bank on 06/01/2010. This matter was a joint investigation of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force (consisting of personnel from the FBI, KPD, and KCSO), and the KCSO Major Crimes Unit.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.