Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Sheriff's Office Still Seeking Two Suspects Wanted In Connection With Robberies Near Parksley

According to Major Todd Godwin, on Sunday, July 25 at approximately 10:55 p.m., the Accomack County Sheriff's Office received a report of an attempted robbery of a man at the Anchor Motel near Parksley and at approximately 1:06 the following Monday morning, the sheriff's office received a report of a robbery on Greenbriar Road whereas two victims were reported being robbed at gunpoint by several suspects who fled the scene prior to deputies' arrival.

Andre Jerome Hickman, 26 of Macedonia Circle, Bloxom, is wanted in connection with the same robberies.


Mark Smith, 34 of Macedonia Circle, Bloxom, is wanted in connection with robberies near Parksley.

During the investigation, information was received that led to the suspects vehicle being located at a nearby convenience store at which time one of the suspects was apprehended as two suspects remain at large.

Jernell Andre Pettit, age 19 of Nelsonia, was arrested July 26 on 2 counts of robbery, 1 count of attempted robbery, and 3 counts of use of firearm in commission of a felony. He is incarcerated in the Accomack County Jail with bond denied.

Major Godwin stated that felony warrants have been obtained by the Accomack County Sheriff's Office for the arrest of the suspects at large and they have also been entered into the Virginia Criminal Information Network and the National Crime Information Center as wanted persons.

Mark Smith, age 34 of Parks Street, Parksley, is charged with 2 counts of robbery, 1 count of attempted robbery, and 2 counts of use of firearm in commission of a felony.

Andre Jerome Hickman, age 26 of Macedonia Circle, Bloxom, is charged with 2 counts of robbery, 1 count of attempted robbery, and 3 counts of transport firearm by a convicted felon.

Anyone with information as to the location of Mark Smith or Andre Hickman is asked to contact the Accomack County Sheriff's Office at 787-1131 or 824-5666.

The Accomack County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Virginia State Police.

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