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Man Charged As An Adult In Family Dollar Robbery

By: Chelsea Pompeani

Updated: January 17, 2013

January 17, 2013

A juvenile has been arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in a store robbery that happened earlier this week.

17 year old Melvon Heidelberg reportedly robbed the Family Dollar on East 6th Street.

He arraigned on numerous charges including robbery, possession of a weapon, and theft.

Heidelberg will be charged as an adult under the fisher bill.

18-year-old Faezon Chambers was arrested Wednesday.

Chambers and Heidelberg reportedly got away with almost $500.

Comments

Excellent job by the EPD finding these hoodlums and keeping Erie a great place to live and raise a family.

Jack L. January 18, 2013 at 7:15 am

Teenagers with guns committing stupid crimes - that's toilet bowl Erie for 2013.

Captain M. January 17, 2013 at 10:10 pm

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