MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop F Headquarters - 2920 North Shamrock Road - Jefferson City, MO 65102


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch
(573) 751-1000
January 4, 2010
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EMPHASIS: Bank Robbery Suspect -- Montgomery County


On December 31, 2009, a trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Ralph L. Whitehead, 33, of Bellflower, Missouri, for armed bank robbery, armed criminal action, and felon in possession of a firearm.
The trooper located Mr. Whitehead walking on Missouri Route T in Montgomery County. Mr. Whitehead was a suspect in the robbery of the Middletown Bank in Montgomery County. His vehicle was located one-half mile southeast of his walking location along with money and a firearm believed used in the robbery. Additional money was located on Mr. Whitehead's person.
Mr. Whitehead is being held at the Montgomery County Jail on a $100,000 cash only bond. He will be arraigned at 9 a.m. on January 14, 2010.
The charges for which Whitehead has been arrested are mere accusation and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.