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Sheriff James A. McVicker said today that arrests had been made on a home invasion/armed robbery that happened over the weekend.
The home of Randolph Smith, age 57 and Morris Rico Smith, 41, nephew of Randolph Smith, was the scene of a home invasion and robbery Friday night (January 6th). The Smiths live at 303 Sandpit Road Elizabethtown.
According to the victim statements, two men confronted Morris Smith outside the residence and forced him inside at gunpoint where they stole $60.00 in cash and a small amount of marijuana from him. Smith was struck several times in the head with a handgun during the robbery.
The Smiths called 911 and were able to give a description of the robbery suspects and their vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle near Tar Heel and made a felony stop. A K-9 officer was requested and the dog alerted on the car. A subsequent search of the vehicle located a small amount of marijuana, 15.1 grams of crack cocaine as well as a firearm.
“Our investigation continued throughout the weekend and yesterday,” said McVicker. “We made two arrests over the weekend and have added additional charges to the two original men arrested and now have arrested a third suspect who helped plan the robbery.”
Arrested and charged are Rohon Dernard Atkins, 27 or 275 Sandpit Road, Elizabethtown, and Willie Marcus McLaurin, 22, of 901 Doll Street, Fayetteville.
Both men are charged with Possession of a Firearm By a Felon, Simple Possession of Marijuana, and Felony Possession of Crack Cocaine. These charges were a direct result of the traffic stop. They were also charged with First Degree Burglary, First and Second Degree Kidnaping, Robbery With a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault With A Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. Both men are in Bladen County Jail under a $150,000.00 secured bond
Arrested Monday was Marcus Jermil Blake, 34 of 111Ranch Circle, Kelly, NC. Blake was charged with Second Degree Kidnapping, First Degree Burglary, and Assault With A Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. Bond was set for Blake at $750,000.00 secured.
“Deputies worked hard throughout the weekend to identify these individuals and get them arrested and off the street,” said McVicker. “I am proud of the work they did and their dedication to the citizens of this county to keep them safe.
All three suspects will have first appearance hearing in District Court in Elizabethtown Tuesday morning.
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