Washington Man Facing Trial For Robbery

A Washington man will face trial for his alleged role in the robbery of a South Strabane Township convenience store in 2017. Darnell Brown, 22 waived felony robbery charges to court at his preliminary hearing Tuesday. Brown is accused of entering the BP store on Murtland Avenue wearing a sweatshirt and Guy Fawkes mask, pointing a gun at the employee behind the counter and demanding money. Police found the mask and sweatshirt outside a nearby hotel. DNA samples taken from the mask and from Brown identified Brown as the alleged robber. Brown is free on bond and will be arraigned on April 28.