Robbery/Weapons - 3100 Block 8th St. E

Two people are facing weapons and robbery charges following an incident Saturday afternoon.

At approximately 3:00 p.m., February 22, 2025, members on Patrol were dispatched to a theft in-progress at a liquor store in the 3100 block of 8th Street East. Three occupants reportedly entered the store, one holding a knife, and began stealing liquor. Upon arrival, Police located the three suspects in a nearby alley. One suspect, carrying a bag full of unopened liquor, was taken into custody. The remaining suspects fled on foot.

A 53-year-old man was charged with Theft Under $5000.

Police then observed a male walking in a parking lot in the 2300 block of 8th Street East with liquor bottles in his jacket pockets. The male suspect refused to stop for Police and entered into a nearby drug store. The suspect made advancements towards officers, wielding a metal baton. A conducted energy weapon (CEW) was successfully deployed and the suspect was arrested without further incident. On his person, Police located a concealed knife and screw driver, along with additional stolen liquor.

A 38-year-old man is charged with Robbery, Carry a Weapon to Commit a Crime, Carry a Concealed Weapon, Obstruction and Uttering Threats.

(Court Info Number: 991295691)

A third suspect was located attempting to enter an apartment building in the 2500 block of 7th Street East. Upon taking the suspect into custody, Police located a concealed knife and stolen liquor on her person. She was also found to have outstanding warrants. Following her arrest, the female reported having recently ingested a potentially fatal amount of illicit drugs. Officers administered naloxone prior to the arrival of paramedics. She was medically assessed and cleared on site before being transported to Detention.

An 18-year-old woman is charged with Robbery, Carry a Weapon to Commit a Crime, Carry a Concealed Weapon, Theft Under $5000 and Breach of Conditions.

(Court Info Number: 991295697)

(Occurrence Number: 25-24825)