From WRIL The Big One -
According to a citation, on Saturday June 29, 2024, while out on bond in a previous case, 36-year-old Amanda Brooks of Middlesboro took a purse from an elderly woman by force.
Middlesboro Officer Jake Quillen states that the victim was attempting to take back the purse from Brooks who was in a moving vehicle. Subsequently, the victim fell during the incident and was struck by the vehicle causing injury to her right hand.
The male driver of the vehicle was questioned and stated he saw Brooks take the woman's purse from her and also saw her try and take it back while he drove away.
Amanda Brooks was arrested on Saturday July 13, 2024 charged with robbery - 1st degree and violating the conditions of release as she had been out on bond regarding motor vehicle violations and possession of controlled substances, among other charges.