Prattville man charged for robbery and drug possession

Published 8:49 am Saturday, May 30, 2020

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A Prattville man was arraigned on several robbery and drug charges.

Christopher C. Austin, 20, was arraigned by Dallas County District Court Judge Bob Armstrong for first-degree robbery, first-degree attempted burglary, second-degree possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson, Austin robbed the Marathon Store on Highway 80.

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Armstrong set Austin’s bond at $500,000. He also set Austin’s preliminary hearing date on July 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dallas County Courthouse.

“Thankfully, nobody was hurt during this robbery,” Jackson said.