Robberies Helped Support DrugHabit

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - (02/24/05) -- A local man pleaded guilty to fourrobberies at financial institutions, including two at creditunions, which he said he did to support his cocaine addiction.Ambrose Brown, 36, told police he used the $11,000 he stole in therobberies to buy drugs. Brown was convicted of robbing NSWC FCUlast April 28, Virginia CU on May 10, and Union Bank and rust andVirginia Heartland Bank.

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