The following information comes from Lt. Joseph Friel at the Evesham Township Police Department:
On Aug. 2 Evesham Police received an anonymous tip that on Aug. 1 a 16-year-old male suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on Hanover Road during a botched drug deal.
Investigation determined that the 16-year-old juvenile from Mount Laurel and two adult males, one from Sicklerville and one from Turnersville, arranged to meet on Hanover Road to exchange money for drugs. During the meeting the adults attempted to rob the juvenile, at which time the juvenile was unable to release his hold on the vehicle and was dragged an unknown distance suffering leg, arm, and facial injuries.
Evesham Police quickly identified the two suspects and on Aug. 2, 2014, ETPD located and arrested one of the suspects. The second suspect is still at large.
Arrested:
Juvenile male, age 16, of Mount Laurel, was charged with a disorderly persons offense for loitering to obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous substance.
A male, age 19, of Sicklerville, was charged with second-degree aggravated assault and second degree robbery. He was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in default of $50,000 bail.
A male, age 21, of Sewell was charged with second-degree aggravated assault and second degree robbery. An arrest warrant for $75,000 has been issued for the Sewell male. His whereabouts are unknown.
