14-06-2025
Morrow County man facing charges in two armed bank robberies arrested
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man from Morrow County was arrested by federal agents Thursday morning after being accused of two armed bank robberies where he allegedly stole over $40,000.
James Scurlock, 44, of Cardington has been charged with bank robbery and using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Scurlock is accused of robbing the same bank near Polaris mall in Columbus in March and in May.
Court documents said that on March 6, Scurlock went to a bank on Gemini Place and asked about opening an account. He then pointed a gun a the teller and demanded money be put in his backpack. He allegedly stole nearly $14,000.
He then went to the same bank on May 16 and pointed a gun at multiple tellers, ordering them to go to the vault. Scurlock stole over $25,000 during this robbery, according to court documents.
Scurlock faces up to 25 years in federal prison if he is convicted.
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