Dubbed the “bearded bandit” because of his shaggy facial hair, Gibson would present notes to tellers demanding money and made off with more than $7,600 in cash.
The first robbery in 2014 was committed hours after Gibson was released from a detention center where he was being held on unrelated charges, the FBI said.
Gibson was sentenced to five years and eight months in federal prison for the robberies. In December 2019, he was charged with escape for failing to report back to a halfway house, and the next month he was sentenced to 10 months in prison.
It wasn t known where Gibson was living at the time of his death.
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Washington Regional released the following statement regarding Officer Franks condition:
Washington Regional has been asked by the family of Officer Tyler Franks to provide a statement about his condition. Officer Franks is in stable condition after having vascular and orthopedic surgery and is currently in our intensive care unit. The family appreciates the overwhelming support from the law enforcement community as well as everyone else who has shown their support. The family also asks that you please keep them, Officer Franks, and the suspect’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
Paramedics took Colbert to the Washington Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery. He is reported to be in stable condition as well.
Prairie Grove officer stable after being shot in domestic disturbance call
Prairie Grove officer stable after being shot in domestic disturbance call
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Prairie Grove Police Officer Tyler Franks is in stable condition today in the Washington Regional Medical Center ICU after surgery for gunshot wounds to his leg in an exchange of gunfire during a domestic disturbance response.
Franks was shot about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday after entering a home on West Thurman Street. Nicholas Colbert reportedly fired a shotgun and handgun and hit Franks three times. Officer Andrew Gibson, who was with Franks, shot five times and hit Colbert at least four times. Gibson then took Franks from the house and applied a tourniquet to stop bleeding. Colbert also was hospitalized but has not yet been charged.
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Officer Franks was transported to the Washington Regional Medical Center where he underwent multiple surgeries.
Washington Regional has been asked by the family of Officer Tyler Franks to provide the statement below about his condition Tuesday (May 11):
Officer Tyler Franks continues to improve and is in good spirits. He will move to a rehabilitation facility soon to continue healing and expects to make a full recovery. Officer Franks and his family would like the community to know that the outpouring of support they have received over the past week has helped them through this difficult time, and they appreciate continued prayers. Additional updates will be released at the request of Officer Franks and his family.