KELSO, Wash. (KOIN) — A 40-year-old Longview man was arrested for attempting to rob a marijuana dispensary on Monday.
John D. Roach was arrested by Cowlitz County Sheriff Office deputies after he attempted to take a jar of marijuana from Maranda’s marijuana dispensary on Westside Highway.
During the attempted robbery an employee, 49-year-old Brenda Young, was lightly injured when she struggled to get the jar away from Roach. She sustained bruises to her ribs and arms.
Roach wasn’t successful in getting the jar away from Young before he left. Officials found him later and charged him with robbery in the 1st degree.
He told the deputies that arrested him that he was only prepared to pay for a small amount and decided he wanted more when he got to the store.