#Shelton Connecticut–On 10-19- 16, 26 year old Corey Welch of Ansonia was arrested by a warrant and charged with Robbery 1 st Degree, Assault 1 st Degree, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, and Larceny 5 th Degree. Welch, who was already in custody at Derby Court, was being held on a $150,000 bond for this incident and was arraigned at Derby Court.

The arrest stems from a report of a robbery that occurred in the area of the Riverwalk on 10-3- 16. At approximately 8:00PM, the two victims ages 16 and 19 were approached by an unknown male and asked if they hung around with a certain person. The male then pushed the 19 year old victim to the ground and pulled out a machete and put it to his throat. The suspect continued to yell and then choked and assaulted the victim. The suspect then took the other victim’s cell phone and other items and threw them into the river. The suspect eventually let go and both victims were able to leave. Detectives conducted an investigation and were able to identify Welch as the suspect.

(Shelton Police Press Release)

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