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James Bryant(Leon County Jail)<\/p>\n
TPD said Bryant went into the bank, handed the teller a note demanding money and left with just over $3,000 in cash.<\/p>\n
According to arrest documents, Bryant repeatedly told the teller not to look at him. The teller told police Bryant didn\u2019t say he had a weapon, but held a bag \u201cclose to his body in a manner that made [the teller] believe the suspect was possibly concealing a weapon.\u201d <\/p>\n
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When Bryant was arrested, he had over $900 in cash on him in primarily large-denomination bills as well as \u201cadditional evidence connected to the robbery,\u201d TPD said. <\/p>\n
Brandon Dodson<\/a>, identified as the suspected driver, was also arrested. Dodson, 43, allegedly drove Bryant to and from the bank and accepted some of the stolen money, according to police. Dodson is charged with accessory after the fact to armed robbery and grand theft.<\/p>\n Arrest documents show Dodson did not leave the vehicle during the robbery, but was allegedly paid $140 when Bryant returned to the car. <\/p>\n Dodson told police he did not know Bryant and refused to reveal his call logs during an initial conversation with police, according to court documents.<\/p>\n Later, a search of Dodson\u2019s phone helped identify Bryant as the suspect. Investigators also had Dodson identify Bryant via a photo, which he did \u201cwith one-hundred percent certainty.\u201d<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n