BEACON – City Police in
Beacon arrested a local man in connection with the armed robbery of a
city gas station late Tuesday night.
Just before 10:30 p.m., a man wearing a black ski mask entered the Citgo
gas station at 425 Fishkill Avenue, pulled a small caliber gun and demanded
of the clerk the proceeds of the cash register.
The bandit made off with an undetermined amount of cash.
Beacon detectives and patrol officers investigated and using video surveillance
and with the assistance of the clerk, were able to identify the suspect
as James Good, 25, of Beacon. He was taken into custody at his residence
several hours later.
Good was charged with robbery and criminal possession of a firearm, both
as felonies, and misdemeanor menacing.
The victim was not injured and police said additional charges may be pending.
