Arrest made in attempted Radford CVS armed robbery
Derek Adam Stevenson, photo from Radford Police
A failed drug store armed robbery Halloween night led to an arrest, according to Radford police.
Reportedly, a man wearing a mask brandished a shotgun inside the CVS Pharmacy on Main Street in an attempt to steal medication. He wasn’t able to get any medication or money, and fled shortly before police arrived at 9:50 p.m.
Police quickly issued a be-on-the-lookout and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office helped with the investigation.
A clerk received minor injuries and was taken to New River Valley Medical Center in Radford. Shortly after that, Derek Adam Stevenson, 26, of Radford, was arrested.
Stevenson is charged with attempted armed robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed weapon and wearing a mask in public. He’s being held in the New River Valley Regional Jail without bond.
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Anyone else find it ironic that he was charged with, “Wearing a mask in public” on halloween?
Comment by Kat — November 1, 2011 @ 3:48 pm
Kat, I thought the same… For sure that charge will not stick! !t wasn’t like Halloween was it….some charges sound just as out there as the criminal is/was!
Comment by Bev Bishop — November 2, 2011 @ 6:03 am
bottom line is he was after *DRUGS* watch the news read the paper’s people are dieing everyday from drug over doses, these medicine maker’s are making these addictive meds. and then the patient is hooked they cut themoff and then the try to steal to get them!!!
Comment by Victoria — November 15, 2011 @ 10:16 am