The Charleston Police Department announced on May 6 the arrest of a suspect in connection with the April 25 armed robbery at the Dollar General located at 1752 River Road.
According to police, officers responded around 8:45 p.m. after employees reported that a masked individual armed with a rifle entered the store and demanded money before fleeing. The case prompted a multi-agency investigation spanning several jurisdictions.
Detectives charged Marquell Lovon Holmes, age 37 and from Adams Run, with armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Authorities said Holmes has prior robbery convictions in the Charleston area.
The investigation remains active. The Charleston Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them at 843-720-2422 and request the on-duty Central Detective. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.
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