Crime

Dollar General armed robbery suspect arrested

Reginald Fench
Reginald Fench

An Americus man is in jail after the armed robbery of a Dollar General.

Reginald Jamal Fench was charged with armed robbery and two counts of aggravated assault after the discount store was robbed Nov. 21 in Perlis Plaza at 1408 East Forsyth St. in Americus, according to a Friday news release.

Less than a week after the robbery, Fench was identified as a suspect and warrants were issued.

This story was originally published December 2, 2017 at 8:05 AM with the headline "Dollar General armed robbery suspect arrested."

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