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UPDATE: Pa. man wanted in connection with shots fired incident, armed robbery in Warren County arrested

UPDATE: According to Phillipsburg police, Larry Roberts has been arrested.
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – An Pennsylvania man is wanted in connection with a shots fired incident in Phillipsburg and an armed robbery in Greenwich Township, according to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office.

Larry Roberts of Lehigh Street in Easton is wanted for a shots fired incident that occurred on February 8, 2022 in the area of Brainard Street in Phillipsburg. The shooting remains under investigation, authorities said.

Roberts was charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, a fourth-degree contempt of court, prosecutor’s office said.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Roberts or other suspects involved in the shooting are encouraged to contact the Phillipsburg Police Department at 908-454-1121

In an unrelated investigation, Roberts is accused of robbing the Fuel One Gas Station on December 5, 2021 in Greenwich Township. Roberts and 2 others unnamed co-conspirators robbed the gas station at gun point taking approximately $600.00 in cash and $200.00 in merchandise, authorities said.

Roberts was charged with first-degree armed robbery, first-degree conspiracy to commit armed robbery, second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, and third-degree theft, prosecutor’s office said.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Roberts or other suspects involved in the robbery are encouraged to contact the Greenwich Township Police Department at 908-454-1010.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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