Fourth Suspect Nabbed In Credit Union Robbery

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the Christmas Eve robbery of a Spring Hill credit union, authorities say.

Jerome Simmons, 21, was picked up in Fort Lauderdale over the weekend, said Sgt. Donna Black, spokeswoman for the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Black had few details but said Simmons was found hiding from officers in a meat locker. Simmons, of 1319 N.W. 7th Street in Fort Lauderdale, had yet to be returned to Hernando County as of Monday, Black said. He was charged with one count of armed robbery. His bond is set at $50,000.

Three other suspects were arrested in Fort Lauderdale Dec. 30 and charged with armed robbery. Authorities tracked down Richard C. Harris, 21, of Hudson, and Jerald Davis, 22, and Tommy Lee Benton, 49, both of Fort Lauderdale, after Harris's stepfather went to police.

Three of the suspects entered the Tampa Postal Federal Credit Union on Deltona Boulevard wearing ski masks and brandishing handguns, according to affidavits. They got away with more than $88,000 in cash.