MARIGOT—The gendarmes arrested a 23 year old man who is suspected of robbing a grocery store in French Quarter at gunpoint. A press release from the gendarmerie said the incident occurred on December 7. The suspect they said acted alone and he assaulted the employees including the cashier. The gun man also fired shots in the air.
The gendarmes also arrested a 21 year old man after he snatched a handbag of an 83 year old woman. The robbery occurred on Saturday in Bellevue. The elderly woman was injured during the ordeal.
The officers also arrested a 35 year old man who was in possession of monies as well as marijuana and cocaine. The suspected drug dealer was released but will appear in court at a later date.
