COURTLAND—A former Chesapeake police officer has admitted to an attempted bank robbery in Newsoms.

Richard Eugene Boyce III, 33, of Chesapeake pleaded guilty to felony charges of attempted robbery and wearing a mask in public in Southampton County Circuit Court on Tuesday.

The charges stem from December at BB&T bank on General Thomas Highway. Boyce tried to enter the bank wearing a mask, but was denied entry by tellers.

Boyce remains free on bond and will be sentenced Oct. 7.