Man accused of trying to rob North Knoxville restaurant, claiming to have bomb

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — A Knoxville man is facing several charges after police said he tried to rob a restaurant on Merchant Drive while armed with a bat and claiming to have a bomb.

Shoan Labeaux, 28, is charged with evading arrest, aggravated robbery, disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

According to a warrant for Labeaux’s arrest, police were called to the Taco Bell on Merchant Drive after receiving a panic alarm at around 2:30 p.m…

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