WHITE PINE--A 29-year-old Jefferson City man has been charged with three pharmacy robberies, according to White Pine Police Chief Charlie Epps.

Epps said Nicholas "Nick" Lukens, formerly of Baneberry, was arrested Monday by the Jefferson City Police Department.

He has been charged with the robberies of Sanitary Drug in White Pine, Town and Country Drugs in Newport, and Cunningham Drugs in Bulls Gap, Epps said.

"He has been charged with aggravated robbery in connection with the robbery of Sanitary Drug," Epps said.

Sanitary Drug was robbed June 30. According to White Pine authorities, approximately $6,000 worth of OxyContin was taken.

Epps explained the Jefferson City Police Department had arrested someone on other charges who then gave them information that led them to Lukens. He said after Jefferson City Police spoke with Lukens, they learned about his connection with the crimes and contacted White Pine Police.

"This arrest was made by the sharing of information with the Jefferson City Police Department," said Epps. "It all comes from sharing information and area police departments working together."

He said Jefferson City Police Dept. Det. Rollins Holt played a significant role in the arrest.

Town and Country Drugs was robbed June 21, and $10,000 worth of Oxycodone was taken.

Cunningham Drugs was robbed June 3. According to the Rogersville Review, 485 OxyContin pills and $190 in cash were taken in the robbery.

Newport Police Dept. Det. Lynn Shults is handling the Newport portion of the case. He was unavailable for comment Wednesday morning.

According to Epps, Lukens is being held in the Jefferson County Jail. His bond has been set at $100,000.