Two Arrested After Alleged Robbery And Assault Of Gaston County Man

Justin Pryor,

LINCOLN COUNTY, NC — Authorities have arrested two men accused of assaulting and robbing a Stanley, NC man on Saturday, November 17.

The crime happened on McIntosh Road in Stanley. Officials say the suspects, 21-year-old Demetrius Anderson and 22-year-old Damarius Valentine, both of Stanley, assaulted the victim and stole money from his wallet.

The victim was reportedly transported to the hospital and treated for a head injury.

Authorities say Anderson was located on November 29 while staying at a home on Hubbard Street in Lincolnton. He was arrested by Lincoln County deputies and officers with the Lincolnton Police Department.

Anderson is charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury.

Valentine was arrested on Old Plank Road in Stanley on November 30. He is charged with Aiding and Abetting an Armed Robbery.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-736-8909.