Crime & Safety

Accused Bank Robber Arrested

West Haven man charged in Sept. 10 bank robbery.

On Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28, the Orange Police Department made an arrest in connection with a Sept. 10 bank robbery at the People’s Bank branch inside of Stop & Shop, 259 Bull Hill Lane.

This arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Orange Police working in conjunction with the New Haven and West Haven Police Departments. 

According to police, John Finnell, 53, of 136 Collis St., West Haven, was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny.

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Finnell was held on $100,000 bond and was arraigned in court on Thursday, Sept. 29.

 

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The investigation is continuing and an additional arrest is expected.


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