Elkins Man Accused Of Extortion Out On Bond
By: Garret Krier, KNWA - Fayetteville, Fort Smith
Updated: February 29, 2012
An Elkins man who is accused of strapping a fake bomb to an elderly
woman's leg in an attempt to extort money from her is now out on bond.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Paul Bradley posted $100 thousand bail.
Authorities say Bradley strapped a fake explosive device to a 73-year-old woman's leg in January, tied up her husband and then forced the woman to walk into a Fayetteville bank to withdraw cash.
Friday, Bradley pleaded not guilty to several robbery, kidnapping and firearms charges. His trial is set for April 24th.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Paul Bradley posted $100 thousand bail.
Authorities say Bradley strapped a fake explosive device to a 73-year-old woman's leg in January, tied up her husband and then forced the woman to walk into a Fayetteville bank to withdraw cash.
Friday, Bradley pleaded not guilty to several robbery, kidnapping and firearms charges. His trial is set for April 24th.
