DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Two men were arrested following a robbery on Monday, May 26, according to the Dougherty County Police Department (DCPD).

Officials said the two men — Emanuel Peters, 24, and Markeith Fisher, 27 — robbed a 61-year-old man of $16 and four lottery tickets that were in his shirt pocket. One of the suspects pointed a gun at the victim, the police department said.

DCPD said the two suspects were arrested and charged with the following:

• Armed robbery
• Aggravated assault with a firearm
• Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony

The police department said this robbery happened in the 3400 block of Aristedes Avenue.

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