Officers injured as two suspects arrested concerning robbery of Fall River bank

Fall River Police made two arrests concerning a recent bank robbery in the city.

According to police, on the afternoon of June 25th, officers from the Patrol Bureau responded to an unarmed robbery at BayCoast Bank on Troy Street. Patrol officers quickly gathered witness statements and secured initial evidence, setting the stage for what would become an extensive investigation.

Detectives from the Major Case Division immediately took over the case and began tracking the female suspect’s movements, camera by camera, house by house, tracing her path from the bank to her residence (a tent). In the process, detectives also identified an accomplice who assisted in discarding the clothing worn during the robbery. That clothing was recovered from a trash receptacle and secured as evidence.

Thanks to the thorough investigative work and seamless coordination between units, both suspects were identified. On June 30th, 39-year-old Stephanie Farley was arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery, Conspiracy, and several drug-related offenses tied to an outstanding warrant.

On July 1st, our Community Action and Suppression Team detectives located the second suspect, 35-year-old Keon Hendrix. Upon contact, Hendrix charged at the detectives and actively resisted arrest. In the process, officers sustained minor injuries while working to safely take him into custody. He was ultimately arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery, Conspiracy, Resisting Arrest, and Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.

FRPD released the following statement.

“While the arrests are the visible outcome, they reflect only a fraction of the time, effort, and dedication that went into solving this case. Investigations like this often require dozens of hours of surveillance review, interviews, evidence collection, cross-agency collaboration, and detailed documentation. Detectives frequently work long, unpredictable hours, to follow every lead and build a case strong enough to hold up in court, which is often months or even years later. The level of diligence required cannot be overstated, and the behind-the-scenes work is immense.”

“We commend the professionalism, determination, and teamwork displayed by everyone involved. This is what true commitment to public safety looks like. To our officers and detectives, thank you for your unwavering dedication to this community. And to their families, thank you for the strength and support you provide behind the scenes, making this level of commitment possible.”