The Stanly News and Press (Albemarle, NC)

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February 27, 2013

Police arrest robbery suspect

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 — On Feb. 21, Norwood Police Department, with assistance from Stanly County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Christina Ann Dennis of Old Cottonville Road in Norwood for robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the robbery at Norwood Pharmacy on Dec. 10, 2012.

Dennis was also charged with trafficking opium. She is being held at the Stanly County Jail in lieu of $100,000 secured bond. Her first court appearance is March 5.

 

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