ROY, Utah — A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with a robbery at an America First Credit Union branch after allegedly telling police he wanted to give the stolen money to an ex-girlfriend before taking his own life.
Brad Porter Halverson faces a second-degree felony charge of theft from the person of another, a third-degree felony charge of obstruction of justice and a class A misdemeanor charge of failing to stop at an officer’s command, ABC4 reported.
According to the report, Roy police responded to a silent panic alarm at the credit union that was subsequently reported as a robbery. Officers obtained an image of the suspect and found Halverson a short distance from the branch. He allegedly ran from officers despite repeated commands to stop but was apprehended after a brief pursuit.
Police said they found a tube containing cash on Halverson. Another person was briefly detained, but then released.
Presented Own Identification
Halverson told investigators he had acted alone, according to the court documents cited by ABC4.
Investigators said Halverson initially presented his own identification and asked a teller to check his account balance. After the teller told him the account had no funds, he allegedly handed over a note demanding cash within 30 seconds.
The teller gave him approximately $1,230, which investigators later recovered among his belongings, according to the report.
ABC4 reported that Halverson admitted taking the money and told police he intended to give it to an ex-girlfriend before ending his life.
Second Note Found
Investigators also reportedly recovered a second, unused note threatening a bomb and a gun if the teller provided a tracking device or dye pack. Halverson acknowledged writing the note but said he decided not to use it because he did not want to threaten anyone, according to the court documents.
The charges are allegations, and Halverson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
