Man Confesses to Armed Robbery of West Park Smoke Shop

Armed Robbery at Smoke Break Smoke Shop

• 🎯 A 21-year-old man, Deari Watson, has confessed to an armed robbery at the Smoke Break Smoke Shop in West Park.
• 🗓️ The incident occurred on December 27th, just before 9:00 p.m., involving Watson and another suspect.
• 🎭 Both suspects entered the store wearing ski masks and hoodies, demanding cannabis cigarettes.

Assault and Theft Details

• 💥 The clerk attempted to prevent the theft of merchandise, leading to a physical altercation.
• 🔫 Watson and his accomplice then produced firearms, demanding cash from the register.
• 🤕 While the clerk was emptying the register, Watson allegedly struck him twice in the head with a gun.
• 💰 The suspects fled with cash and two jugs of cannabis cigarettes.

Confession and Previous Theft

• 💡 The victim recognized Watson and informed investigators that Watson was involved in a previous theft weeks earlier.
• ✍️ Watson admitted to the December 27th crime and the prior theft, expressing remorse and drafting an apology letter to the victim.

Legal Proceedings and Bail

• ⚖️ Watson faces charges including one count of robbery by sudden snatching with a firearm and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
• 💰 A judge set his bond at $50,000 for each count.
• 📍 If Watson bonds out, he will be required to wear a GPS monitor and stay away from the business and the victim.