Albemarle County Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery

Albemarle County Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

Charlottesville, VA – The Albemarle County Police Department has detained a suspect in connection with the armed robbery at the Trading Post convenience store in North Garden. The incident occurred on Monday, December 23.

Dakotah A. Cenno, a 26-year-old resident of Charlottesville, has been charged with three criminal offenses. The charges include robbery under §18.2-58, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon under §18.2-308.2, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony under §18.2-53.1.

Following the arrest, Cenno is being held without the option of bond. He remains in custody at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.