Teens Arrested On Robbery Charges After Pot Deal Goes Bad: Cops

SALEM, NH — Three teens were arrested earlier this week on robbery charges after an incident – reportedly a small marijuana deal gone bad – on Lancelot Court, according to police. Trajen Crudden, 18, left, of Salem, was arrested on Jan. 24, 2018, and charged with of robbery and burglary. Eurick Dorsett, 18, of Salem, was charged with one count of robbery. A 17-year-old juvenile was also charged with robbery, burglary, false reports to law enforcement, and possession of tobacco by a minor.

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According to police, dispatch received a 911 call from a man requesting assistance after three man reportedly refused to leave his apartment. When officers arrived, the man reported that he had been robbed for $74, according to Capt. Joel Dolan of the Salem Police Department.

“As officers began to investigate, they learned the caller had agreed to sell one of the suspects a small quantity of marijuana,” Dolan alleged. “The suspect arrived at the apartment with two friends and forcefully entered the apartment. Once inside, one male pulled out a dull, silver knife and another grabbed a piece of wood that had been on the floor. The males then demanded the marijuana and all the money in the apartment.”

Dolan stated that while one person retrieved items in the apartment another occupant was able to walk into a bedroom and call police. After the teens realized the caller was on the phone with 911, they allegedly fled.

“The caller was familiar with the males and were able to give officers three names and clothing descriptions,” Dolan stated. “Patrol officers, along with the assistance of the Investigate Services Unit, were able quickly locate all three suspects and take them into custody without incident.”

During processing, Crudden refused the services of the bail commissioner and was transported to the Rockingham County Jail. He will be arraigned today in the Rockingham County Superior Court. Dorsett will arraigned on Feb. 9, in the Rockingham County Superior Court.

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