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Nashville Man Charged in Double Bank Heist
A Nashville man is facing federal charges for two bank robberies that took place in July 2018, announced U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee.
According to court documents, James Orion Fox, 49, entered the Fifth Third Bank on Murfreesboro Pike on July 11, 2018, and placed a bag and note on the counter indicating that this was a robbery and stated that he had a gun. The bank teller placed money from the cash drawer in the bag, and Fox fled the bank. The subsequent investigation identified Fox as the person responsible, and on July 13, 2018, a criminal complaint and warrant were issued, charging Fox with Bank Robbery.
While Fox was being sought for this robbery, the indictment alleges that on July 24, 2018, he robbed the Fifth Third Bank on Church Street in Downtown Nashville. Fox was subsequently located and arrested on August 5, 2018, by officers with the Smyrna Police Department.
Both bank robberies were investigated by the FBI, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the Smyrna Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Juliet Aldridge is prosecuting the case.
If convicted, Fox faces up to 20 years in prison on each count, making a total of 40 years in prison. However, an indictment is merely an accusation, and Fox is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
James Orion Fox is scheduled to appear in court to face the charges. The case is a reminder of the importance of taking bank robberies seriously and working together to bring those responsible to justice.
Fox’s arrest is the result of a thorough investigation by law enforcement agencies, and we commend their efforts in bringing this case to a close.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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