Crime & Safety

One Arrested in Riviera Beach Robbery

An Orchard Beach man was arrested after a robbery at a CVS Pharmacy on Fort Smallwood Road, according to Anne Arundel County Police.

An Orchard Beach man was arrested after allegedly robbing a female victim at a CVS Pharmacy, according to a press release from Anne Arundel County Police

The robbery happened in the 8400 block of Fort Smallwood Road in Riviera Beach on the evening of November 3.

According to the police release, Zachary Paul Fremen, 20, was arrested after grabbing the victim's purse, assaulting her and fleeing the area. Witnesses who observed the incident chased Fremen down and detained him until police arrived.

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Fremen was charged with robbery, assault and related offenses.

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