Posted 10:34 pm Saturday, December 22, 2012
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Police issue aggravated robbery warrant for Jacksonville man
Staff Reports
The Jacksonville Police Department has obtained an aggravated robbery warrant for Jonathan Roshard Brown, of Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Police Department has obtained an aggravated robbery warrant for Jonathan Roshard Brown, of Jacksonville.
The warrant is based on the aggravated robbery of Razorback Grocery owner Louise Barnett in November.
The woman, 66, was shot in the shoulder and taken by ambulance to East Texas Medical Center in Jacksonville, and then flown to ETMC in Tyler, City Manager Mo Raissi has said.
The robbery took place at the drive-thru location in the 100 block of West Commerce Street.
Ms. Barnett, a bank patron, was preparing to make a deposit when someone approached her car on the driver’s side and demanded money.
The woman refused to hand the money over and was then shot, Raissi has said.
According to a news release, she was shot without provocation or warning. The robber then fled the scene.
Detective Greg Compton said more than one robbery is involved, and authorities are not yet releasing which robbery the warrant is tied to.
Ms. Barnett, a bank patron, was preparing to make a deposit when someone approached her car on the driver’s side and demanded money.
The woman refused to hand the money over and was then shot, Raissi has said.
According to a news release, she was shot without provocation or warning. The robber then fled the scene.
Detective Greg Compton said more than one robbery is involved, and authorities are not yet releasing which robbery the warrant is tied to.
Brown is the first of several individuals that law enforcement anticipates arresting in connection with this investigation.
He is 5-foot-10 and weighs about 205 pounds. Brown should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Jacksonville Police Department, the Tyler FBI office and the East Texas Safe Streets Gang Taskforce are conducting a joint investigation into these robberies.
Anyone with knowledge of Brown’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately. The Jacksonville Police Department can be reached at 903-586-2546. Cherokee County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of Brown.
He is 5-foot-10 and weighs about 205 pounds. Brown should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Jacksonville Police Department, the Tyler FBI office and the East Texas Safe Streets Gang Taskforce are conducting a joint investigation into these robberies.
Anyone with knowledge of Brown’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately. The Jacksonville Police Department can be reached at 903-586-2546. Cherokee County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of Brown.
