Crime & Safety

Easton Man Charged in King Mart Burglary

Police catch man trying to break into South Side convenience store.

Easton police say a South Side man was caught trying to break into a neighborhood convenience store early Saturday.

Deon Robinson, 21, of 167 W. Nesquehoning St., is charged with criminal mischief, attempted burglary and public drunkenness. 

According to police, officers responded to a report of a man trying to break into the King Mart at 154 W. St. Joseph St. 

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When officers arrived, they found Robinson had smashed the window of the store. He was arrested, arraigned and sent to Northampton County Prison.

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