Teen Robbed by Pals of Marijuana Money: Cops

A 14-year-old boy was robbed of his marijuana money by two pals who assured him they could get him a better deal on the drug, police said.

The 14-year-old was hanging out with an unidentified 17-year-old and 18-year-old Tyrell Beavers near the corner of Bazz and Ruth Fitzgerald drives shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday.

The young man was carrying a large amount of money, police said, and told his pals he was on his way to buy some marijuana. Beavers and the other teen reportedly told him they could get him a better deal on the pot.

The 14-year-old pulled out the cash and Beavers put him in a chokehold, police said. The 17-year-old then allegedly snatched the money away.

Beavers and his accomplice were tracked down a short time later near the corner of Desert Drive and Mirage Avenue, police said. The two had allegedly split the money, with Beavers taking a little more than half.

Both Beavers and the younger teen were charged with robbery and battery. The younger teen was taken to River Valley Juvenile Detention Center. Beavers went to jail.