Man Accused of Robbing Newark Store, Assaulting Customer and Employee

Man accused of robbing Newark store, assaulting customer and employee

A Massachusetts man was arrested in Kentucky after allegedly robbing a Newark store and assaulting two people inside, police said.

Newark Police Investigate Robbery; Massachusetts Man Arrested Following Multi-State Incidents

On January 19, 2025, at approximately 2:49 a.m., a white male suspect entered a business located in the 800 block of South College Avenue. Upon entering the store, the suspect immediately grabbed a customer, forcing the victim face-first into the counter. The suspect then moved behind the counter, where he pushed the store clerk into…