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Town of Tonawanda Woman Arrested in Robbery Incident at Ellicott Creek Park
Town of Tonawanda, NY – September 25th, 2007 – The Town of Tonawanda Police Department reports the arrest of 25-year-old Mariam Saleh in connection with a robbery at Ellicott Creek Park.
Authorities say Saleh approached 23-year-old Melissa Conrad, a U.S. Air Force Security Forces veteran and current Army Reservist, while Conrad was at the park. Saleh allegedly pulled a knife and demanded Conrad’s purse. During the confrontation, Saleh reportedly began a political rant criticizing the U.S. military and the Iraq war. Conrad briefly complied but then defended herself, subduing Saleh until officers arrived.
A 24-year-old Town of Tonawanda policewoman handcuffed Saleh and escorted her to a police vehicle. Saleh was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries before being processed at the Town of Tonawanda Police Department.
Saleh faces charges of robbery in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon. She remains in police custody pending arraignment.
The Town of Tonawanda Police Department urges the public to remain vigilant in public areas and report suspicious activity immediately.
Town of Tonawanda, NY – September 25th, 2007 – The Town of Tonawanda Police Department reports the arrest of 25-year-old Mariam Saleh in connection with a robbery at Ellicott Creek Park.
Authorities say Saleh approached 23-year-old Melissa Conrad, a U.S. Air Force Security Forces veteran and current Army Reservist, while Conrad was at the park. Saleh allegedly pulled a knife and demanded Conrad’s purse. During the confrontation, Saleh reportedly began a political rant criticizing the U.S. military and the Iraq war. Conrad briefly complied but then defended herself, subduing Saleh until officers arrived.
A 24-year-old Town of Tonawanda policewoman handcuffed Saleh and escorted her to a police vehicle. Saleh was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries before being processed at the Town of Tonawanda Police Department.
Saleh faces charges of robbery in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon. She remains in police custody pending arraignment.
The Town of Tonawanda Police Department urges the public to remain vigilant in public areas and report suspicious activity immediately.
