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Alleged Arm Robbers Caught in Williamsport
Alleged Arm Robbers Caught in Williamsport - Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:17PM EST
Reported by: Jeremy Deebel
Thursday, Sep 24, 2009 @ 05:17pm EDT
Williamsport, Lycoming County-
Williamsport police nabbed two men just minutes after an armed robbery at an apartment building in the city Wednesday afternoon.
Hafiz Malik El and Naifece Houston, both of Philadelphia, were arrested in the city's Newberry section.
The victim was able to point patrolmen to one of the fleeing suspects. Police found $1,200 in cash, ten packets of heroin, and a small bag of marijuana on the pair.
The officers were commended for their quick work.
Williamsport Police Captain Raymond Kontz noted, "They did an outstanding job in this particular case. And because of it, we have two dangerous individuals who won't be a problem for the citizens of Williamsport again."
The two suspects remain locked up at the Lycoming County Prison. | |
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