Warren Co. School Employee Accused Of Robbing Bank

By: AP | WJTV
Published: December 16, 2010

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       An assistant coach at a private school
in Warren County is accused of robbing a bank and leading police on
a chase before wrecking his vehicle.
      Authorities say Derrick Collins is charged with felony eluding
and armed robbery. The Vicksburg Post reports Collins has been a
part-time football and basketball coach at Porters Chapel Academy.
      School headmaster Doug Branning says in a statement that Collins
was well-respected by students, parents and faculty.
      Sheriff Martin Pace tells the newspaper Collins allegedly tried
to rob Britton & Koontz Bank off U.S. 61 North on Tuesday. Pace
says Collins allegedly threatened a teller with violence as he
demanded money.
      Jail officials said they didn't know the name of Collins'
attorney.