EASTON, MD - The Easton Police Department has arrested a man suspected of committing multiple armed robberies at an Easton gas station and convenience store.
According to police, the first incident occurred on June 24th, just before 1:30 a.m. when Easton police officers were called to a 7-Eleven on Washington Street on reports of an armed robbery. There, police were told a man had entered the store covering his face before donning a mask. The man then allegedly brandished a large knife and forced an employee to the cash register before taking an undisclosed amount of cash and fleeing.
On November 24th, at around 11:45 p.m., officers were again called to the same 7-Eleven on reports of another armed robbery. Store employees told police the suspect came behind the counter and displayed a knife, demanding money. The suspect once again took an undisclosed amount of money and fled, according to police.
Finally, on November 26th, just after 8:30 p.m., police arrived at the Crown Gas Station on Washington Street responding to an armed robbery. A gas station employee reportedly told them a man had entered the store, displayed a knife, and demanded money.
Police say detectives were able to develop Javontay L. Nichols, 34, as a suspect following their investigation into these three incidents. Yesterday, November 29th, police were given a tip that Nichols was at a home in the Parkway Apartments. He was arrested and charged with the following:
-Three counts of Armed Robbery
-Three counts of Robbery
-Three counts of Assault 1st Degree
-Three counts of Assault 2nd Degree
-Three counts of Reckless Endangerment
-Three counts of False Imprisonment
-Two counts of Theft $100-$1500
-One count of Theft $1500-$25000
-Three counts of Dangerous Weapon Conceal
Nichols has been incarcerated at the Talbot County Detention Center.