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Gainesville robbery suspect accused of trying to bribe police

Sully Berenger Eanes The Gainesville Police Department arrested a man linked to multiple theft and robberies on Wednesday.

A Gainesville man is in the Hall County jail, facing charges that include theft and armed robbery: 22 year-old Sully Eanes is accused of breaking into cars and stealing at least one vehicle. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says he also tried to bribe an officer, offering to pay $15 thousand to let him go.

From WSB TV…

The Gainesville Police Department arrested a man linked to multiple theft and robberies on Wednesday.

Police say 22-year-old Sully Berenger Eanes was arrested on Dec. 13 during the course of a theft investigation where he is accused of committing a number of entering autos, stole a vehicle and used victims financial banking information.

Additionally, law enforcement officials linked Eanes to a Dec. 4 armed robbery, however, Eanes pattern of behavior did not end there.

Officials say Eanes attempted to bribe an officer to let him go by offering a payment of $15,000 while in police custody.

He is being held at the Hall County Jail, charged with felony bribery, felony financial transaction card theft (two counts), felony armed robbery, and theft by taking (two counts).

Additional charges are pending, police say.

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant hosts Classic City Today, 6-10 weekday mornings on 98.7FM & AM 1340 WGAU in Athens.

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