Two Arrested After Woman Reportedly Robbed During Drug Deal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police say two men were arrested for robbing a woman during a drug deal in south Charlotte.

Investigators say the female victim agreed to meet Christopher Gill and Noah Meissner on Rea Road to conduct a drug transaction but the woman told police the suspects pulled out a rifle and robbed her.

The woman sustained minor injuries during the robbery, according to a news release.

Officers located the suspect’s vehicle a short time later and took the men into custody.  Police say they located marijuana and a rifle inside the vehicle.

Gill was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

Meissner was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon.