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Tuesday, 14 July 2015 14:58

Arrington surrenders in Weldon robbery

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Jesse Arrington, one of three men wanted in the armed robbery of a man who refused to sell two others marijuana Saturday in Weldon, surrendered to the Halifax County Sheriff's today.

Major Scott Hall said Arrington, 25, of Roanoke Rapids, surrendered around noon.

He was charged with accessory after the fact and released on $15,000 secured bond. He has an August 5 court date.

Meanwhile, the sheriff's office continues to look for Joe Hampton of Weldon and Kunta Kunte Shearin of Roanoke Rapids.

Shearin faces charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon; larceny of a firearm; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon; discharging a weapon into occupied property and injury to real property.

Hampton faces charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon; larceny of a firearm and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon.

The two men are considered armed and dangerous.

Hall said they are still believed to be in Roanoke Rapids and Weldon areas.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

 

 

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