Taunton Man Arrested For Alleged Bank Robbery and Bomb Threats

RAYNHAM (WBSM) — Raynham Police Department arrested a Taunton man on Tuesday on charges that he allegedly robbed a bank and made bomb threats.

John Stonge, 57, of Taunton, was arrested and charged with armed robbery, making a false bomb threat, possession of a hoax incendiary device, larceny over $1,200, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace.

Raynham Police were notified of a robbery at the Rockland Trust bank on New State Highway just before 10 a.m. on March 12.

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According to officers, Stonge allegedly entered the bank and approached a teller, and then passed a note to the teller demanding money while claiming to have a bomb. He then fled in a small gray SUV.

Officers located Stonge and the SUV a short distance away from the bank. Stonge allegedly continued to flee from police before eventually pulling over.

Stonge was taken into custody without further incident. A search of Stonge’s vehicle revealed cash stolen police said was from the bank. Police said they also found an electrical cord attached to a light switch made to look like an explosive device.

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