Second suspect arrested in Columbus County mini mart robbery

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A second suspect has been arrested in the armed robbery of a convenience store in Columbus County.

34-year-old Parris Juan Demery was wanted in connection to the July armed robbery of a convenience store in Columbus County.

The sheriff’s office says an investigation determined that Demery and 26-year-old Charles Elliot Brown conspired to rob the Donnie’s Mini Mart in Bolton back in July.