YCSO: Third suspect arrested in Foothills armed robbery
Police say juvenile also held up Circle K on 8th Street
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) says it's made a third arrest in connection to an October 20th holdup at a Foothills Chevron station.
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) say officers contacted the unidentified minor regarding an October 11th robbery at the Circle K on 8th Street near Avenue C. Officers say they then reached out to the YCSO about the teen's possible involvement in the Foothills robbery.
YCSO says the young suspect faces one count of armed robbery and one count of assault in connection for the Foothills robbery. He also faces charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault, and being a minor in possession of a firearm for the Circle K hold up.
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In addition, deputies say, at the time of his arrest, the young suspect had large quantities of a variety of narcotics, as well as a firearm. They say he's also being charged with possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of marijuana for sale, possession of a weapon during a drug offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, and an addition count of being a minor with a weapon.
The Foothills robbery gained national attention after YCSO released video of a U.S. Marine Corps veteran boldly disarming a gunman and holding him until deputies arrived. Earlier this week the sheriff awarded James Kilcer the Citizen's Valor Award. A number of other civic groups have recognized Kilcer's bravery as well.
