Vernon Man Charged in Connection with South Windsor Robbery

A Vernon man was arrested in connection with a September robbery at knifepoint of an Oakland Road convenience store.

South Windsor police arrested Joseph Dennis, 32, of 43 Thomas Street in Vernon, Tuesday on an arrest warrant.

Dennis was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.

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Police said Dennis’ charges are a result of a September 2014 robbery investigation at an Oakland Road convenience store.

Dennis and another man, John Papin, were later identified as being responsible for the knifepoint robbery of several hundred dollars.

South Windsor investigators worked with detectives from other towns that experienced similar crimes and developed Dennis as a suspect.

The subsequent investigation led to investigators obtaining arrest warrants for Dennis. Papin was arrested in early December.

Dennis was held at court on a $195,000 surety bond and was presented later Tuesday morning.

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