Warrenton Man Robs Roommate In Nokesville

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Police responded to the 9500 block of Greenwich Road in Nokesville Dec. 8 for a report of a robbery.

After an investigation, police charged Edward William Tanner, 46, with robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

According to the victim, a 48-year-old Warrenton man , he and the accused, his roommate, were at their residence in the 4300 block of Sunset Court in Warrenton when the accused began to act irrational.

“The victim left the residence and drove to the area above to meet up with his friends. The accused drove to the location as well, where he confronted the victim with a handgun and took an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency,” police spokesman Officer Jonathan Perok said.

Police reported that there were no injuries to either individual.

Officers located and arrested the accused the next day, Perok said.

Tanner’s court date and bond information is currently unavailable.

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