THE LONE STAR FUGITIVE TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES THE ARREST OF
WILLIAM MICHAEL RHODES

Dallas, TX - In the early morning hours of March 7,2007, the long run of a serial bank robber came to an end thanks to the combined efforts of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF), the Dallas/Fort Worth Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (DFW/FAST) and the Dallas FBI Bank Robbery Squad. William Michael Rhodes was arrested at a Dallas area motel with the loot from his latest heist.

On October 30, 2006, Rhodes robbed the Citizens National Bank in Teague, TX (Freestone County). Rhodes left with $13,000.00 and used a stolen vehicle as a get-away car. Surveillance footage allowed for a positive identification of Rhodes as the robber.

Using various investigative techniques, members of the LSFTF, DFW/FAST and the FBI were able to determine a location in the Dallas area for Rhodes. After several hours of surveillance, Rhodes was taken into custody.

It is believed Rhodes is responsible for as many as seven (7) bank robberies in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX area.

United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas LaFayette Collins said, “The pursuit of this fugitive highlights not only what the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force does but that we believe in and espouse the ‘Teamwork’ way of conducting business. Getting the bad guy in jail is the most important mission.”

Participating Agencies: DFW/FAST, Dallas Police Dept., FBI, Texas Rangers, Lone Star Fugitive Task Force and USMS W/TX.