Two Charged in Summerville Pharmacy Robberies

Two men have been charged in unconnected pharmacy robberies in the Summerville area that happened Tuesday.

Joel Morgan, 31, of Summerville is charged with robbery while armed with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime in connection with the 12:30 a.m. robbery at knife-point committed at the CVS at 301 North Main St. Michael Chester, 20, of Moncks Corner, is charged with strong armed robbery in connection with a hold-up that occurred late Tuesday night at the Walgreens at 1120 North Main St., Live5News reports.

Police say Chester's grandmother convinced him to turn himself in after she saw his photo on the news and he allegedly admitted to her that it was indeed him.