Three arrested in Pender County armed robbery, shooting

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Three men faces charges related to an armed robbery that happened last month in the Willard community.

On Wednesday night, Pender County deputies and Burgaw police searched a home on Tealbrier Street in Burgaw while investigating the armed robbery. During the armed robbery, one person was shot. Their injuries were non-life threatening.

As a result of the search warrant, three men were arrested.

Jakell Markese Newton, 18, is in jail under a $400,000 bond for the following charges:

• 2 counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon
• assault with a deadly weapon
• assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill
• discharging a firearm into occupied property with serious bodily injury

He is currently in the Pender County Jail under a $400,000.00 secured bond.

Tryon Markel Allen, 18, is in jail under a $250,000 bond for the following charges:

• robbery with a dangerous weapon
• discharging a weapon into occupied property
• assault with intent to kill

Anthony Rasheen Allen, 21, is in jail under a $200,000 bond for the following charges:

• robbery with a dangerous weapon
• assault with a deadly weapon

If you have any information, contact the Pender County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 259-1212.