Crime & Safety

Police charge second suspect in Avondale robbery

Suspect also charged in February robbery on Ashley River Road

CHARLESTON - Police announced Friday afternoon the arrest of Kevin Devon Roberts, 25, of 1147 Gunn Ave. in connection with the robbery of Edwin McCoy on Tall Oak Avenue on June 24.

Roberts has been charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. He faces a second count on each charge stemming from another armed robbery in West Ashley on Feb. 5.

In the February case he is accused of robbing a man at gunpoint on Ashley River Road of cash, two mobile phones, jewelry and his car keys, according to a statement released by police.

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A photo of Roberts was not immediately available Friday evening.

Earlier this week police announced the arrest of 20-year-old Cornelius Robert Jenkins, Jr., in connection with the Avondale robbery.

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