Trial begins for 1 of 3 accused in Craigslist buy turned crime

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The trial is underway for one of three men accused in a Craigslist purchase gone wrong.

Police said Edvis Galloway, Savon Hardaway and Kalmeaice Williams met with a man last September to purchase a rifle. Investigators said when they met up with the man in the 200 block of Lullwater Drive, one of the suspects grabbed the gun from the victim and pointed it at him. Police said the victim grabbed another gun and called police.

All three are charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Galloway will be tried first.