Update: April 9 at 8 p.m.
Two people have been arrested in connection to a Wednesday afternoon bank robbery on Richmond Road in Lexington.
According to Lexington Police, a man entered the Central Bank location in the 2200 block of Richmond Road around 3:30 p.m., demanding money before fleeing to a vehicle with an undisclosed amount.
The suspect vehicle was located soon after in the 1000 block of East New Circle Road.
21-year-old Jamalachi Taylor was charged with:
- First degree robbery
- First degree fleeing or evading
- Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon
- Trafficking in controlled substance, first offense (fentanyl)
- Second degree criminal mischief
- Reckless driving
- Leaving the scene of accident - failing to render aid or assistance
18-year-old Jaycorion Dawson was charged with:
- First degree robbery
- Tampering with physical evidence
- Third degree fleeing or evading
Both are lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center.
Original Story:
LEX 18 on the scene reported that at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, a large police presence was seen on New Circle Road near Trade Center Drive in Lexington.
At this time, LEX 18 is working to learn more and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
