‘Bearded Bandit’ pleads guilty to nine counts of bank robbery
PROVIDENCE — Justin L. Worley, aka the “Bearded Bandit,” pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Providence Thursday, March 7, to nine counts of bank robbery, United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha announced in a statement. Appearing before U.S. District Court Judge William E. Smith, Mr. Worley, 34, admitted to the court that he robbed [...]
Read More →‘Bearded bandit’ facing federal grand jury indictment
PROVIDENCE — The man who allegedly robbed two Barrington banks while wearing a fake beard earlier this year is facing a federal grand jury indictment. On Wednesday, a grand jury returned an eight-count indictment charging Justin L. Worley, 33, with eight counts of bank robbery. Officials charged Mr. Worley, who previously lived in East Providence, with [...]
Read More →East Providence Police say ‘Bearded Bandit’ stole thousands
EAST PROVIDENCE — A few more details emerged about alleged “Bearded Bandit” bank robber Justin Worley, though law enforcement officials pretty much kept their cards close to the vest during an afternoon press conference Thursday, Sept. 20, at East Providence Police Department headquarters. Mr. Worley, 33, was arraigned on several charges earlier Thursday in Taunton [...]
Read More →‘Bearded Bandit’ suspect identified, arraigned and bail set
SEEKONK — Justin L. Worley is the name of the suspected “Bearded Bandit,” Seekonk Police announced in a press release Thursday morning, Sept. 20, at approximately 9:08 a.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, the Seekonk Police arrested Mr. Worley, 33, at the Motel 6 on Fall River Avenue in Seekonk. He had been residing at the [...]
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